• Welder

    Aerotek (Owatonna, MN)


    Job Title: Welder

    Job Description

    Join a fast-paced production environment where you will engage in Pulse (MIG) welding on mild steel. This role involves using weld fixtures and symbols to complete units efficiently, averaging 2,000-2,500 welds per day. As a welder, you will ensure consistent cosmetic welding quality while adhering to safety protocols, including wearing a weld helmet, gloves, weld jacket, steel toe boots, and ear plugs. You will load metal onto the fixture, weld specific parts, and pass units along to the next welder in the production line. Productivity is assessed by the weld cell, not individually.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform Pulse (MIG) welding on mild steel using weld fixtures and symbols.

    + Complete an average of 2,000-2,500 welds per day in a production-based setting.

    + Ensure consistent quality in cosmetic welding.

    + Load metal onto fixtures and weld specific parts of the unit.

    + Collaborate with team members to pass units along for further completion.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in MIG, TIG, or Pulse welding.

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.

    + Competency in reading weld symbols.

    + Capability to work in hot, physical environments.

    + Strong memorization skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in production welding and fabrication.

    + Familiarity with blueprint interpretation.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits such as a retirement savings plan with match up to 4% and profit sharing, comprehensive health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, and various insurance coverages fully paid by the company. Additional perks include access to an onsite gym, equipment discounts, and quarterly performance-based raises. Enjoy two weeks of paid vacation, sick pay, and 12 paid holidays annually. Stay refreshed with complimentary Gatorade and Freezee's on hot days.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a manufacturing facility that is not air-conditioned and can become quite hot. The role requires bending, twisting, and lifting throughout the day. Ensure reliable attendance, as more than four occurrences of absenteeism or tardiness within six months can affect employment status. The working hours are from 7:30 pm to 6 am, Monday to Thursday.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Owatonna, MN.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 Owatonna,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 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.