Welder - Entry Level

Aerotek • Lakeville, MN • 1h ago

Now Hiring Welders

1st Shift and 2nd Shift Available

Pay up to $35/hour | All Skill Levels Welcome

Put your welding skills to work in a role where quality, growth, and craftsmanship are valued. We're a rapidly expanding manufacturer building custom and production exhaust systems used in power generation, oil & gas, marine, locomotive, construction, and off-road equipment industries.

Whether you're early in your welding career or a seasoned professional, this is a chance to grow with a company that's investing in its people and its facility.

What You'll Be Doing

Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel components

Assemble and tack weld exhaust systems and related components

Accurately read and work from blueprints and weld symbols

Assist with general shop and fabrication tasks to broaden skill sets

Support fabrication processes using equipment such as:

Brake press

Shear

Roller

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Hands-on MIG welding experience (school, farm, or professional experience considered)

Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols

Basic understanding of metal fabrication processes

Nice-to-Have Experience

Plasma cutting or wire-feed welding experience

Familiarity with measuring tools such as tape measures

Experience with fabrication equipment and shop tools

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a new and growing company with clear advancement opportunities

Standout performers may be eligible for early contractor buyout

Competitive benefits upon direct hire, including:

401(k) with 3.5% company match (with 6% employee contribution)

Opportunity to continuously build skills in a supportive environment

Work Environment

Brand-new, clean, and organized facility

Modern fabrication and welding equipment

Strong focus on safety, efficiency, and teamwork

Culture that encourages learning, development, and long-term careers

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $33.00/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 Lakeville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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