Mig Welder - Travelers

Aerotek; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $140/day

Travel opportunities

Long-term assignments

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Traveling MIG Welder for long-term trailer fabrication projects. The role offers per diem and travel assignments, with competitive pay and opportunities to advance through welder levels.

You will weld from blueprints, read shop prints, and contribute to high-quality assemblies across multiple sites. Candidates must have MIG welding experience on mild steel, blueprint reading skills, and willingness to travel 4–12 months per assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of MIG welding experience on mild steel.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience reading and working from blueprints.
• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
• Ability to perform basic fabrication tasks including cutting, bending, and assembly.
• Capability to work safely in a large manufacturing facility and follow all safety procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel and commit to contract assignments ranging from 4 to 12 months.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including first, second, and weekend shifts, as well as overtime up to 50 hours per week.
• Physical ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment and perform the demands of welding and fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail when interpreting blueprints and executing welds and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform all MIG welding on mild steel components to meet quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints with at least 1 year of experience to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Carry out small fabrication duties such as cutting, bending, and assembly as needed to support production.
• Follow established welding procedures and specifications to maintain consistency and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure trailers are built to required specifications and timelines.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Adapt to different shifts and schedules, including extended hours, to meet production demands.
• Participate in skill development and progression through the three welder levels, taking advantage of opportunities for advancement.
• Support implementation of new automation and equipment upgrades by learning and applying updated processes.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Travel willingness

Fabrication

Tools

Robotic welding

Job description

Job Title: Traveling MIG Welder

Location: Stoughton, WI

Pay: $30-$32/hr+

Per Diem: $140/day

Requirements: Must submit to drug test, must have own reliable transportation, 2 years of mig welding and blueprint experience

Job Description

This role offers experienced MIG welders the opportunity to travel and work on long-term assignments with a leading trailer manufacturer. You will perform MIG welding on mild steel, support light fabrication tasks, and work directly from blueprints to produce high-quality trailers used by major logistics companies. The position provides structured advancement through three welder levels, competitive compensation including per diem, and consistent work booked out for several years.

Weld Test: consists of three fillet welds in three different positions. A horizontal (2F) A vertical down(3F) and an overhead(4F). Each weld will be on three different T-joint assemblies. We weld in the globular mode of transfer with .045 hard wire and 90/10 gas. Our range of weld settings are from 404-446WFS and 23.5-25.5 Volts. You can adjust the machine while practicing/testing, Just please stay within those settings. Since we weld in the globular mode, please no whipping your welds. We ask for stringer welds and to push the weld puddle. In each position I’ll ask you to perform a tie-in. I’m looking for a stop of the weld arc and a restart tying into the previous weld and continuing the weld till the end. Mild Steel, must pass bend test

Responsibilities

• Perform all MIG welding on mild steel components to meet quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints with at least 1 year of experience to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Carry out small fabrication duties such as cutting, bending, and assembly as needed to support production.
• Follow established welding procedures and specifications to maintain consistency and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure trailers are built to required specifications and timelines.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Adapt to different shifts and schedules, including extended hours, to meet production demands.
• Participate in skill development and progression through the three welder levels, taking advantage of opportunities for advancement.
• Support implementation of new automation and equipment upgrades by learning and applying updated processes.
• Comply with all safety policies, including the use of required personal protective equipment such as ear plugs, steel toe or composite shoes, weld helmet, and gloves.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of MIG welding experience on mild steel.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience reading and working from blueprints.
• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
• Ability to perform basic fabrication tasks including cutting, bending, and assembly.
• Capability to work safely in a large manufacturing facility and follow all safety procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel and commit to contract assignments ranging from 4 to 12 months.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including first, second, and weekend shifts, as well as overtime up to 50 hours per week.
• Physical ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment and perform the demands of welding and fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail when interpreting blueprints and executing welds and assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in progressing through three defined welder levels with clear upward mobility.
• Willingness to learn and work with robotic welding and automation as opportunities arise.
• Comfort working with upgraded and modernized welding and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and different trailer configurations.
• Strong work ethic and reliability to support consistent production schedules.
• Experience working in large-scale manufacturing or trailer production environments is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable and growing manufacturing operation with work booked out through at least 2027, offering long-term security and consistent hours. The facility is investing heavily in automation and upgraded equipment, creating opportunities to develop skills in robotic welding and advanced manufacturing technologies. You can benefit from three defined welder levels with clear paths for advancement, shift premiums for second shift and weekend work, and very competitive pay for traveling MIG welders. The role offers generous per diem for travel, the ability to work up to 50 hours per week for increased earnings, and the chance to contribute to products used by major national logistics companies.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a very large manufacturing facility that is not climate controlled, though the building is heated during the winter. Ear plugs are required as part of standard safety practices. Multiple shift options are available, including 1st shift (5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), 2nd shift (4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday), weekend days (5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday), and weekend nights (5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Friday through Sunday). There is flexibility and opportunity to work up to 50 hours per week by starting early, staying late, or adding extra days during the week or weekend. The environment includes modern welding and fabrication equipment with ongoing upgrades and increased automation. The dress code requires jeans, a work-appropriate t-shirt, steel toe or composite shoes, a weld helmet, and gloves, with additional personal protective equipment such as ear plugs provided or required as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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 & 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 Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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):

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