• Structural Welder

    Aerotek (Savage, MN)


    Structural Welder – $28–$33/hr | Contract-to-Hire

    _| 4-Day Workweek | 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM_

    **Join a growing fabrication team where your welding skills help build steel bridges that make a lasting impact. We’re hiring a** **Structural Welder** to perform flux core MIG welding on components up to 1/2" thick. This hands-on role offers room to grow into a lead position and includes cross-training on a variety of fabrication equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform flux core MIG welding on structural steel bridge components

    + Read and interpret blueprints to complete full layouts and fabrication

    + Operate overhead and jib cranes to move materials safely

    + Use band saws, drill presses, stud welders, and grinders for fabrication tasks

    + Weld in various positions, including crawling under materials when needed

    + Maintain flexibility and mobility throughout the shop

    + Potential to step into a lead welder role based on experience and performance

    Qualifications

    + Strong experience in structural welding

    + Proficiency in MIG, flux core, and wire feed welding techniques

    + Ability to work independently and take initiative

    + Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical tasks (kneeling, stooping, crawling)

    + Experience reading blueprints and weld symbols

    + Ability to pass 3F and 4F weld tests within the first few days, and a 3G test within the first month

    + Previous lead experience is a plus

    + Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic shop environment

    What We Offer

    + **Competitive pay: $28–$33/hr**

    + Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential

    + Yearly bonus eligibility

    + Career growth into leadership roles

    + 4-day workweek for better work-life balance

    + Supportive team environment

    Work Environment

    + Small structural fabrication shop

    + Shop can be messy and is not air-conditioned

    + **1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM**

    + Two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Savage,MN.

     

    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.