Mig Welder

Aerotek; Monroe Center (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Shift MIG Welder in Monroe Center, IL for a contract-to-hire role. The position requires MIG welding on various components and reading blueprints, with a strong focus on safety and quality. Work is on the first shift from early morning to mid-afternoon, in a manufacturing environment with standard pay and benefits.

The role supports fabrication with hand and power tools, and requires attention to detail to ensure weld quality and production deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• MIG welding on steel and aluminum when required.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Fabrication includes cutting, grinding and fitting metal parts.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely during welding operations.
• Maintain safety and PPE compliance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on leg stands, cab shields, engine mounts, and light bars.
• Conduct MIG tack welding to hold pieces before finishing.
• Execute cosmetic MIG welds for VBOX Hopper Spreaders (straight line, in position, out of position).
• Inspect welds visually for quality and adherence to specifications.

Skills

MIG welding

Stainless steel welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Hand tools

Education

2–3 years welding experience or weld trade certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

Safety PPE

Job description

Job Title: Shift MIG Welder

Job Description

The Welder is responsible for fabricating and welding metal components according to blueprints and specifications. This role involves operating welding equipment, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on parts such as leg stands, cab shields, engine mounts, and light bars.
• Conduct MIG tack welding to hold steel pieces together before finishing.
• Execute cosmetic MIG welds for VBOX Hopper Spreaders, including straight line, in position, and out of position welds.
• Inspect welds visually for quality and adherence to specifications.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding on steel and possibly aluminum.
• Experience welding stainless steel with thickness from 14 gauge to 3/4 inch plate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Fabrication skills including cutting, grinding, and fitting metal parts.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a welder in a manufacturing environment or a received a certificate from a weld trade school.
• Manual dexterity with steady hands and good hand-eye coordination.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift heavy materials, and work in various positions.
• Safety awareness including knowledge of PPE use and hazard recognition.
• Attention to detail for precision in measurements and weld quality.
• Time management skills to meet production deadlines without compromising quality.
• Teamwork skills for collaborating with other welders, fabricators, and engineers.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and correct welding or fabrication issues.

Why Work Here?

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as a Flexible Spending Account.
• Our 401(k) plan comes with a company match, and we provide company-paid life insurance.
• Employees enjoy paid vacation, disability insurance, paid holidays, and an excellent safety record.

Work Environment

Work is on the 1st shift from 5am to 1:30pm, with the expectation to work until 3:30pm. The manufacturing environment reflects outside temperatures, especially in summer, with water stations and ice pops available to help manage the heat. The facility is busy with materials laid out neatly and forklifts operating throughout, requiring awareness of surroundings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monroe Center, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monroe Center, IL.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Monroe Center,IL.

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.