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Job Title: MIG Welder

Job Description

The Welder is responsible for fabricating and welding metal components according to blueprints and specifications. This role involves operating welding equipment, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

+ Fabricate and weld metal components using MIG welding techniques.

+ Operate welding equipment to produce high-quality welds.

+ Ensure all work is performed in accordance with blueprints and specifications.

+ Perform MIG tack welding to hold metal pieces in place before final welding.

+ Execute straight line MIG welds, both in position and out of position, maintaining consistency.

+ Inspect welds visually to ensure they meet quality and specification standards.

+ Collaborate with team members to complete welding tasks efficiently.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in MIG welding on steel and possibly aluminum.

+ Experience welding stainless steel with thickness ranging from 14g to 3/4" plate.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.

+ Skills in metal fabrication, including cutting, grinding, and fitting parts.

+ Competence in using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Around 2-3 years of experience working as a welder in a manufacturing environment or a graduate from a welding trade school.

+ Manual dexterity with steady hands and good hand-eye coordination.

+ Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy materials.

+ Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE use.

+ Attention to detail and precision in measurements and weld quality.

+ Effective time management to meet production deadlines.

+ Teamwork and collaboration with other welders and engineers.

+ Problem-solving skills to identify and correct welding issues.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits including prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans, a flexible spending account, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life insurance. Enjoy paid vacation and holidays, disability insurance, and opportunities for career growth with promotions from within. We pride ourselves on an excellent safety record and offer annual reviews with performance-based compensation increases.

Work Environment

This role is set in a manufacturing environment where the temperature matches the outside conditions during the summer. Water stations and access to ice pops are provided to help manage the heat. The workspace is organized with materials laid out neatly, and there is frequent movement of forklifts, requiring awareness of surroundings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lindenwood, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Rockford,IL 61109.

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.