Union Welder - Entry Level MIG & Fabrication

Aerotek; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an entry-level welder for a contract-to-hire position in Addison, IL. You will set up welding machines, light torches, adjust gas flow, and guide the weld bead along metal workpieces under supervision.

This hands-on role emphasizes basic blueprint reading, accurate measurement with a tape, and MIG welding of stainless and carbon steels in a traditional shop. You will work on 1st shift in a fully onsite environment with strong benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a tape measure accurately for measuring and layout tasks.
• Basic blueprint reading skills to interpret dimensions, weld symbols, and fabrication requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to turn on welding machines, connect cables properly, and adjust machine settings.
• Capability to operate gas regulators and torches, including lighting the torch and adjusting gas mixture and pressure.
• Basic MIG welding experience or training, including guiding the electrode or gun along the weld line under supervision.
• Comfort working with stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, zinc-coated and galvanized steel in a fabrication setting.
• Ability to perform basic grinding operations to clean and finish welds and parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding machines by turning them on, connecting cables correctly, and adjusting machine settings to achieve proper weld penetration and appearance under guidance.
• Operate gas regulators and valves to activate gas flow, light the torch, and adjust gas mixture and pressure to obtain the desired flame for cutting operations.
• Manually guide the welding electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining appropriate arc length and travel speed to join workpiece edges with supervision.
• Position flat, cylindrical, and irregular parts using bolts, clamps, or tack welds to secure components in place prior to final welding.
• Perform MIG welding on stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, zinc-coated and galvanized steel, and other sheet metal and structural components as directed.

Skills

Tape measure

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Gas regulation

MIG welding

Metal fabrication

Grinding basics

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an entry-level welder for a contract-to-hire position in Addison, IL. You will set up welding machines, light torches, adjust gas flow, and guide the weld bead along metal workpieces under supervision.

This hands-on role emphasizes basic blueprint reading, accurate measurement with a tape, and MIG welding of stainless and carbon steels in a traditional shop. You will work on 1st shift in a fully onsite environment with strong benefits and weekly pay.