Entry Level Welder

Aerotek • Crystal Lake, IL • 2h ago

2nd Shift Entry Level Welder

Job Description

Join a dynamic and skilled team responsible for operating welding equipment to produce high-quality steel and aluminum parts for consumer and industrial storage units. As a Welder, you will play a critical role in setting up and adjusting welding machines, conducting quality inspections, and ensuring products move efficiently through the production line.

Responsibilities

Operate welding machines to produce steel and aluminum parts.

Set up welders, make adjustments, and replace welding wire and tips as necessary.

Obtain designated parts and place completed products on conveyor lines or designated areas.

Perform visual and measurement inspections to ensure quality standards using blueprints as a guide.

Report any mechanical issues with welding equipment to the supervisor or maintenance team.

Record production output on daily reports, including part/model numbers and quantities.

Operate grinder to remove excess burrs and welding wire as necessary.

Monitor parts usage and notify the supervisor of material requirements and shortages.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in MIG welding techniques.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints for product specifications.

Experience in a production welding format with steel gauges of 16 - 12.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Welding certificate is required.

Experience with flux core and fabrication is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will enjoy competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401K plan with company match. The company offers continuing education reimbursement and a Get Fit Incentive Program to promote a healthy work-life balance. Employees receive two weeks of vacation prorated in the first year and four days of personal leave. Raises based on tenure are offered, with $0.30/hour increments every four months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Health, vision, dental, 401k and PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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.

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