2nd Shift Welder — Entry-Level Career Growth

Aerotek; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring entry-level Welder for the 2nd shift in McHenry, IL. You will join a team producing steel and aluminum components for storage systems and climbing structures, with opportunities for growth and a contract-to-hire path.

You will operate MIG welders, read blueprints, and ensure quality through visual and measurement checks, while taking pride in safety, attendance, and collaboration with a multi-workstation production environment. Weekly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with flux core welding and fabrication.
• Welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welding equipment to produce steel and aluminum parts.
• Set up welding machines, adjust settings, and replace welding wire and tips as needed.
• Load and position parts on conveyor lines and designated work areas.
• Inspect finished products using visual checks, measurements, and blueprints to ensure quality standards are met.
• Report equipment issues to maintenance or supervisors to minimize downtime.
• Track daily production output, including part numbers and quantities completed.
• Use grinders and finishing tools to remove excess weld material and burrs.
• Monitor material inventory and communicate shortages to supervisors.

Skills

MIG welding

Read blueprints

Flux core welding

Welding certification

Production welding

Attention to detail

Job description

Aerotek is hiring entry-level Welder for the 2nd shift in McHenry, IL. You will join a team producing steel and aluminum components for storage systems and climbing structures, with opportunities for growth and a contract-to-hire path.

You will operate MIG welders, read blueprints, and ensure quality through visual and measurement checks, while taking pride in safety, attendance, and collaboration with a multi-workstation production environment. Weekly pay and benefits are offered.