• Welder

    Aerotek (Rockford, IL)


    Welders Wanted – Build What Matters

    **Location:** Rockford, IL

    **Shifts Available:** 1st (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) & 2nd (2:00 PM – 12:30 AM)

    **Pay:** $25–$32+/hr + $5/hr 2nd shift premium

    What You’ll Be Doing:

    + Weld and fabricate custom metal components using MIG (and TIG if you’ve got it!)

    + Fit and prep parts using fixtures and blueprints—no guesswork here

    + Handle plate thicknesses up to 3/8" regularly, and up to 1/2" occasionally

    + Operate overhead cranes to position weldments safely and efficiently

    + Perform minor assembly and finishing tasks to complete the job

    + Keep your work clean, safe, and up to spec—every time

    What You Bring:

    + Solid MIG welding experience (TIG and flux core are a bonus!)

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols

    + Skilled in fabrication and troubleshooting

    + Certified or experienced with overhead cranes and forklifts

    + Comfortable using hand plasma and air arc tools

    + A mindset for quality, safety, and continuous improvement

    Why You’ll Love It Here:

    + **Immediate Benefits** upon direct hire: medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

    + **Profit Sharing Bonus** : 10% of company profits paid out in December & March

    + **Climate-Controlled Shop** : Stay cool in summer, warm in winter

    + **Culture That Cares** : Catered lunches every other week, quarterly cornhole tournaments

    + **Tuition Reimbursement** : We invest in your growth—especially in manufacturing-related education

    + **Promotion from Within** : Your future here is what you make it

     

    Ready to weld your future with us?

     

    Apply today by sending your resume to [email protected]!

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $49566.40 - $74339.20/yr.

     

    Health, Vision, Dental, 401k

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.