Welder (ENTRY LEVEL)

Aerotek • Saint Paul, MN • 1d ago

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled welder to perform welding on hard steel materials, primarily using MIG and pulse style hardwire .045 welding techniques. The role involves ultra-sonic welding, requiring precision and expertise on materials ranging from 3/8" to 4" thick. This position will be based in a heat treat style welding environment, where you will be responsible for setting up and laying out fixtures and fit-ups. Eventually, you will be certified and trained to weld components for concrete boom trucks, with all welds being X-rayed and certified for high detail.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG, pulse style hardwire .045 welding on hard steel materials.

Set up, layout, and fit-up fixtures independently.

Execute ultra-sonic welding with precision on materials ranging from 3/8" to 4" thick.

Prepare for certification and training to weld components for concrete boom trucks.

Ensure all welds meet X-ray certification standards and high detail requirements.

Essential Skills

Experience in MIG welding on heavy gauge materials.

1+ year of experience in reading blueprints.

Proficiency in hardwire .045 pulse style MIG welding.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with TIG welding.

Knowledge of structural steel fabrication.

Why Work Here?

Once hired on, employees receive double time pay for hours worked over 48 per week. The company boasts a large compound and is recognized for quality and precision, being one of the largest market shares in the country. Employees are cross-trained, promoting internal advancement opportunities. Many leaders started as entry-level workers and have grown within the company. Excellent benefits are offered, including a $5000 tuition reimbursement for tech degrees. Flexible scheduling, performance-based pay raises, and opportunities for overtime contribute to a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is relaxed yet team-oriented, demanding hard work and independence. The weld shop is organized and clean, with about 35 personnel, including welders and fabricators. The atmosphere is less loud and dusty compared to typical shops, though heavy cranes and machinery are present. The standard work hours are 6am-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with heavy overtime usually extending the schedule to 5am-3:30pm.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.

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