MIG Welder

Aerotek; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Weekly pay

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a MIG Welder in Madison, WI to build and assemble trailer frames. You will read blueprints, perform welding and light fabrication, and contribute to a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role offers progression through three welder levels, a shift-friendly schedule with optional overtime, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of MIG welding experience on mild steel in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with a minimum of 1 year of blueprint-reading experience.
• Proficiency in basic fabrication tasks, including cutting, bending, and assembly of metal components.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in a loud, non-climate-controlled environment for extended periods.
• Capability to stand, move, and perform repetitive welding and fabrication tasks throughout the shift.
• Willingness and ability to be clean shaven around the chin and mustache area to pass respirator fit testing, while maintaining sideburns if desired.
• Reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts and production demands, including extended days when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel components to build and assemble trailer frames to quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine welding requirements, part placement, and assembly specifications.
• Carry out small fabrication duties such as cutting, bending, and assembling metal parts as needed.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspect welds and finished assemblies for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment such as ear plugs and respirators.
• Work effectively within a large manufacturing facility, coordinating with team members and other departments to meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Adapt to evolving processes and equipment as the facility introduces more automation and robotic welding capabilities.
• Meet attendance and scheduling expectations across available shifts, including occasional half or full days on Fridays and voluntary weekend work.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Title: MIG Welder Job Description

This role focuses on MIG welding on mild steel to build and assemble trailer frames in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will interpret and work from blueprints, perform welding and light fabrication tasks, and have the opportunity to progress through three defined welder levels with clear upward mobility.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel components to build and assemble trailer frames to quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine welding requirements, part placement, and assembly specifications.
• Carry out small fabrication duties such as cutting, bending, and assembling metal parts as needed.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspect welds and finished assemblies for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment such as ear plugs and respirators.
• Work effectively within a large manufacturing facility, coordinating with team members and other departments to meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Adapt to evolving processes and equipment as the facility introduces more automation and robotic welding capabilities.
• Meet attendance and scheduling expectations across available shifts, including occasional half or full days on Fridays and voluntary weekend work.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of MIG welding experience on mild steel in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with a minimum of 1 year of blueprint-reading experience.
• Proficiency in basic fabrication tasks, including cutting, bending, and assembly of metal components.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in a loud, non-climate-controlled environment for extended periods.
• Capability to stand, move, and perform repetitive welding and fabrication tasks throughout the shift.
• Willingness and ability to be clean shaven around the chin and mustache area to pass respirator fit testing, while maintaining sideburns if desired.
• Reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts and production demands, including extended days when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in learning and working with robotic welding and automated equipment as the plant upgrades its technology.
• Desire to progress through three welder levels and take advantage of clear advancement opportunities.
• Comfort working in a large-scale trailer manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds and assemblies.
• Ability to collaborate with a production team in a fast-paced setting.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a modernizing manufacturing environment that is actively investing in automation and upgraded equipment, including opportunities to move into robotic welding. The role offers clear paths for advancement through multiple welder levels and supports long-term career growth. Schedules feature four 10-hour shifts with additional optional hours, providing a balance of consistent work and flexibility. Team members enjoy a culture that values skill development, promotes from within, and offers strong earning potential through shift premiums and ongoing opportunities for overtime.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very large trailer manufacturing facility that is not climate controlled, meaning it tends to be cool in the winter and hot in the summer. The environment is loud, and ear plugs are required at all times in designated areas. Multiple shifts are available: first shift runs approximately 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., second shift runs approximately 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and a weekend shift runs approximately 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For first and second shift, employees should expect half or full days on Fridays, while Saturday work is voluntary. The facility uses welding and fabrication equipment, with increasing levels of automation and robotic welding. The dress code requires jeans, a work-appropriate t-shirt, and steel-toe shoes. Steel-toe footwear is mandatory; individuals who arrive without steel-toe shoes will be sent home and must delay their start date. Employees must be clean shaven around the chin and mustache area to pass respirator testing, although sideburns are allowed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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.