TRAVEL MIG Production Welder

Aerotek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $140/day

Overtime after 40 hours

Long-term travel assignments

Automation upgrades

Job summary

Aerotek in Chicago is seeking a Traveling MIG Welder to work on mild steel components for trailers, traveling on long-term assignments and reading blueprints to guide welds.

Expect 50-hour weeks with overtime after 40 hours, per diem paid, and potential to advance into robotic welding as automation expands the facility.

Qualifications

• MIG welding in multiple positions on mild steel components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE (respirators, ear protection, welding gear).
• Perform light fabrication: cutting, bending, and assembling parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel components using established procedures and safety standards.
• Weld in vertical, flat, vertical lap, and overhead positions with consistent quality and adherence to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand weld symbols, dimensions, and assembly requirements.
• Carry out small fabrication duties such as cutting, bending, and assembling parts as needed for production.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in clean and safe condition.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Adapt to different shifts and extended hours to support a 50-hour workweek when required.
• Comply with pre-employment clinic requirements, including medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.
• Progress through welder levels by demonstrating skill growth and reliability.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Title: Traveling MIG Welder

$30hr on 1st shift

$32hr on 2nd or weekend

$140/day per diem paid all 7 days

Project located in central WI

• weld testing any tuesday-thursday

Job Description

Join a high-volume trailer manufacturing operation as a Traveling MIG Welder, working on mild steel components used in modern transportation equipment. In this role, you perform MIG welding in multiple positions, support light fabrication tasks, and work directly from blueprints while traveling on long-term assignments. With structured welder levels, you have clear opportunities for advancement and the potential to move into robotic welding as the facility continues to automate and upgrade equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel components using established procedures and safety standards.

• Weld in vertical, flat, vertical lap, and overhead positions with consistent quality and adherence to specifications.

• Read and interpret blueprints to understand weld symbols, dimensions, and assembly requirements.

• Carry out small fabrication duties such as cutting, bending, and assembling parts as needed for production.

• Follow all safety protocols, including the use of required personal protective equipment such as respirators, ear protection, and welding gear.

• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in clean and safe operating condition.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and quality standards.

• Adapt to different shifts and extended hours to support a 50-hour workweek when required.

• Comply with pre-employment clinic requirements, including medical evaluations and fit testing for respirator use.

• Progress through defined welder levels by demonstrating skill growth, reliability, and adherence to quality expectations.

Why Work Here?

• You join a growing operation that is investing heavily in automation and equipment upgrades, creating long-term stability with work booked through 2027.

• The facility offers structured welder levels and clear paths for advancement, including opportunities to move into robotic welding.

• You can earn additional income through extended hours, with overtime after 40 hours and per diem support while traveling, including on holidays when away from home.

• As part of a major employer in the region, you benefit from working in a high-impact manufacturing environment that supports career growth and long-term development.

Work Environment

• The role is based in a very large manufacturing facility that is not climate controlled, with heating provided during the winter months.

• There is regular opportunity to work around 50 hours per week by combining 10- or 12-hour shifts with additional days.

• Ear plugs are required in the production area, and a respirator must be worn while welding.

• The dress code includes jeans, a work-appropriate t-shirt, and steel toe or composite safety shoes.

• Welders use a weld helmet and gloves, and are assigned 3M half-facepiece respirator masks, which must be worn in accordance with safety policies and fit-test requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

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 Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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.

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.