• Welder And Fabricator

    Aerotek (Carol Stream, IL)


    Description

    Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding on a variety of metals based on project specifications.

     

    Fabricate and assemble metal components by cutting, bending, and forming parts to fit the design

     

    Repair and modify existing machinery or components as required

     

    Operate manual milling machines to mill precise components for fabrication projects

     

    Use lathes to turn or shape metal parts for customized fabrication projects

     

    Set up and run band saws, plasma cutters, and various cutting tools for metal preparation

     

    Operating grinding, sanding, and polishing equipment to finish metal components to desired surface quality

     

    Prepare metal materials (e.g., cutting, deburring and polishing) before welding or assembly to ensure proper fit and finish

     

    Position and secure metal components for welding using jigs, clamps, or other positioning tools to maintain alignment during welding and assembly process.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a welder fabricator or in a similar role, with hands-on experience in both welding and machining

     

    Strong proficiency with MIG, TIG and Stick welding techniques

     

    Advanced experience operating metalworking machinery, including manual milling machines, lathes, saws, grinders, and sanders

     

    Familiarity with a wide range of metals, including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum

     

    Knowledge of metal cutting and finishing processes, including grinding, deburring, polishing, and sanding

     

    Ability to perform precise measurements and work to tight tolerances

     

    Ability to lift and move heavy metal parts (up to 50 lbs.)

     

    Skills

     

    Welding, Fabrication, Blueprint, Machine building, Schematic, Blueprint Reading, MIG, TIG, Stick Welding, Manual Milling, Lathe, Grinding, Sanding, Polishing

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Carol Stream,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.