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Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled welder to perform MIG welding on agricultural and transportation products. The role involves working with blueprints, setting up welding machines, and using jigs, fixtures, and clamps to lay out products.

Responsibilities

+ Perform MIG welding on a variety of agricultural and transportation products.

+ Assist with TIG welding as needed, with training provided if necessary.

+ Work from blueprints to accurately lay out products using jigs, fixtures, and clamps.

+ Set up and adjust welding machines based on metal types and thicknesses.

+ Execute welds primarily on 1/2" steel or smaller gauges, with a focus on quality and precision.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience in MIG welding.

+ Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and welding drawings.

+ Ability to set up and adjust welding machines independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with TIG welding is a plus, though training will be provided.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.

Why Work Here?

We offer a family-oriented work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance. Our team works with urgency but maintains a calm and supportive atmosphere. We are open to modified schedules as long as work requirements are met.

Work Environment

The shop has recently expanded and accommodates about 40 people across both shifts. Day shifts run from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, and night shifts from 4:30 pm to 3:00 am, Monday through Thursday, with Friday reserved for overtime. New hires will train on day shifts for 3-6 weeks, after which they will receive a pay differential of $2/hr for night shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WEST FARGO, North Dakota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WEST FARGO,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.