• MIG Welder (Entry Level)

    Aerotek (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: MIG Welder

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to perform MIG welds on 18 gauge to 1/2 inch mild steel. The role involves fabricating and welding parts and assemblies for pavement maintenance equipment, safety railings, and other pavement machine components. You will perform butt and fill welds predominantly, along with necessary grinding and finishing on parts.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform MIG welding on mild steel components.

    + Fabricate and assemble parts for pavement maintenance equipment.

    + Execute butt and fill welds efficiently.

    + Grind and finish parts as required.

    + Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols accurately.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of MIG welding experience and/or technical degree.

    + Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols.

    + High school diploma.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 5+ years of MIG welding on mild steel is advantageous.

    + Experience with flux core and stainless steel welding.

    + Familiarity with blueprint reading and tape measure.

    + Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a great team with a strong culture and enjoy benefits like a 401K with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid vacation and holidays. We offer tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and profit sharing. Enjoy flexible schedules, family health benefits, and opportunities for career development and training.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a large warehouse-type environment where we fabricate and assemble equipment for the industrial roofing industry. The workspace is clean and organized, predominantly using mild steel along with outsourced parts like motors, pneumatic, and electronics.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

    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.