Job Title: Entry Level Welder
Job Description
This role focuses on MIG production welding in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, primarily working in fixtures at dedicated production weld stations. You will read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols, perform layout welding if experienced, complete quality checks, and carry out grinding and finishing work. The position involves working with heavy gauge materials and adhering to standards to produce high-quality weldments for industrial applications.
Responsibilities
Perform MIG production welding in fixtures at designated production weld stations.
Set up and adjust welding equipment independently, including voltage and wire-feed settings.
Change wire and consumables and maintain welding tools and equipment in proper working condition.
Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and production drawings to complete weldments accurately.
Conduct layout welding for more complex projects when required and when skill level allows.
Perform welding on heavy gauge materials
Inspect welds for quality, ensuring proper penetration and identifying issues such as porosity, undercut, or other defects.
Carry out grinding and finishing operations to meet specified quality and appearance standards.
Follow welding standards and internal quality procedures during all welding activities.
Work on various weldments for mining and oil and gas industry applications.
Meet production goals while maintaining consistent quality and safety standards.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to address production needs and improve processes.
Essential Skills
Proven experience with MIG welding in a production environment.
Ability to set up and adjust welding machines, including voltage and wire-feed settings, without supervision.
Comfort working with standard welding equipment and tools, including changing wire and consumables.
Capability to perform basic welds and evaluate weld quality, recognizing good penetration, porosity, undercut, and poor welds.
Blueprint reading skills, including understanding weld symbols and fabrication requirements.
Experience with production welding in fixtures.
Proficiency in grinding and basic finishing operations related to welded components.
Experience with layout welding for more advanced weldments (preferred).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on experience performing MIG production welding in a manufacturing or industrial facility.
Comfort working at production pace while maintaining quality and safety.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and visual work instructions.
Willingness to work on 2nd or 3rd shift as part of a production team.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team offering both a community feel and long-term security. Opportunities for overtime, including on Saturdays, allow you to increase your earnings while working in a stable and supportive environment.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing facility. You will work on 2nd or 3rd shift in a production setting focused on various weldments for the mining and oil and gas industries. The environment is typical of heavy fabrication and welding operations, with exposure to noise, heat, and industrial equipment. Work is performed at production weld stations using MIG welding machines, fixtures, grinders, and standard fabrication tools. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, and attire should be suitable for a welding and fabrication shop, including durable clothing and safety gear consistent with welding operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minonk, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minonk, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minonk,IL.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
