Job Title: Mig Welder
Job Description
This is a MIG welding position focused on working with carbon steel to create various structures including bridge railings, architecturally exposed structural steel, steel tensile membrane structures, bridge joints, structural steel, traffic barriers, and storm water solutions.
Responsibilities
Perform MIG welding on carbon steel.
Create structural elements such as bridge railings and traffic barriers.
Interpret and work from welding symbols and blueprints.
Engage in fabrication and assembly tasks.
Work with mild steel and stainless steel using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Grind and produce components as per specifications.
Utilize tape measures, schematics, and flux core welding techniques.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in MIG welding and fitting.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
Experience in structural welding and fabrication.
Competence in working with carbon steel and mild steel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Aluminum welding skills are an advantage.
Fitting skills are highly desirable, with the ability to interpret complex blueprints and drawings.
Understanding of building components such as stairs and cage ladders.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy attendance bonuses on a quarterly basis and receive weekly pay. There is a clear career path from welding to fitting, offering increased earning potential and career growth. Experience a small shop feel with opportunities to operate brand new robotic welding equipment. The company supports learning and coaching, providing a unique blend of projects across the country.
Work Environment
The work environment offers a classic shop setting with a focus on hands-on tasks. It is not a clean room facility and can be hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and generally dirty throughout the year. Employees benefit from the use of tables, MIG machines, and more, and are part of a team engaged in unique projects nationwide.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SHAWNEE MISSION, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 SHAWNEE MISSION,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.
