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Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Join a dynamic team where you will position, layout, fit-up, cut, and weld in accordance with shop drawings. You will be primarily working with Flux Core welding on structural steel and will engage in a variety of tasks including welding off blueprints, shop math, and measuring. This role requires you to utilize multiple hand and power tools, and engage in significant problem-solving and troubleshooting for custom projects.

Responsibilities

+ Perform Flux Core welding on structural steel.

+ Interpret and work from shop drawings and blueprints.

+ Use shop math and measurements for precise welding tasks.

+ Operate various hand and power tools effectively.

+ Engage in problem-solving and troubleshooting for custom welding tasks.

+ Utilize Lincoln welders for various welding assignments.

Essential Skills

+ 1 year of experience in Flux Core welding.

+ Proficiency in MIG welding with at least 5 years of experience.

+ Ability to read and work from blueprints.

+ Experience in fabrication and fitting for structural welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong problem-solving skills for custom welding projects.

+ Experience in a heavy industrial facility is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Benefit from significant growth opportunities as the company expands its equipment and opens new shifts. Enjoy working in a skilled welding environment rather than a repetitive production shop, with annual bonuses up to $9k based on company performance. The company has an impressive product line, contributing to projects like stadiums, breweries, and skyscrapers. As a union member, you will receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid disability and life insurance. Additional benefits include a Health Savings Account with contributions, a 401(k) retirement savings program, and an Employee Assistance Program with discounts. The company supports mental and physical wellness programs and offers a generous time off package. Tools are provided, and career advancement opportunities are available within this stable, well-established organization.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a large, heavy industrial facility. While it is cleaner than typical for heavy structural welding, it remains somewhat dirty. The position is on the 2nd shift, running from 3 PM to 1:30 AM, Monday through Thursday, with opportunities to volunteer for additional hours on weekends after training. The union position provides a $1.50 premium for the 2nd shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of STOUGHTON, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 STOUGHTON,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.