Welder

Aerotek; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 6% employer match

Fully paid health insurance

Yearly bonus opportunities

Paid uniforms

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Welder for a contract-to-hire role in Hudson, WI. You will perform flux-core welding on heavy-gauge mild steel, read blueprints, and complete custom fabrication projects from start to finish at dedicated stations.

Responsibilities include welding 1/4"–3" steel, performing multi-pass welds, and collaborating with fabrication, mechanical assembly, and painting teams to ensure quality and on-time completion. Must lift up to 50 lbs and work safely around cranes.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of experience in heavy-gauge flux-core welding (FCAW).
• Proficiency in flux-core welding processes using .030 and .045 wire.
• Demonstrated ability to weld mild steel from 1/4" to 3" thick.
• Experience performing multiple-pass welds on heavy-duty and structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Hands-on experience in structural welding and structural steel fabrication.
• Capability to lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the workday.
• Ownership and regular use of personal welding tools, welding helmet, and steel-toed boots.
• Solid understanding of safe work practices in a heavy fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate heavy-duty equipment from start to finish using flux-core welding.
• Weld mild steel ranging from 1/4" to 3" thick, ensuring strong, high-quality welds.
• Perform multiple-pass welds on industrial buckets and other heavy-gauge components.
• Produce excavator buckets and attachments used in construction and industrial settings.
• Weld and fabricate industrial buckets similar to those used on backhoes and other heavy machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings to complete projects accurately.
• Use flux-core welding techniques, including .030 and .045 wire, to meet structural and quality requirements.
• Work on custom, non-production projects, taking ownership of each build from start to finish at a dedicated station.
• Assist in fabricating structural steel components such as railroad cars and structural beams as needed.
• Operate safely around overhead cranes and heavy materials, following established safety procedures.
• Lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs consistently as part of daily fabrication and welding tasks.
• Maintain personal welding tools, welding helmet, and steel-toed boots in good working condition and use them on every shift.
• Collaborate with team members in fabrication, mechanical assembly, and painting to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.

Skills

Heavy-gauge FCAW welding

FCAW wire 0.030 & 0.045

Welding 1/4" to 3" steel

Multiple-pass welds

Blueprints & fabrication drawings

Structural welding & fabrication

Lift 50 lbs consistently

Own welding tools, helmet, boots

Safe work practices in heavy fab

Tools

Overhead cranes

Personal welding tools & PPE

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on full-cycle fabrication and flux-core welding of heavy-duty equipment, including industrial excavator buckets and structural components, from start to finish. You will weld mild steel ranging from 1/4" to 3" thick, perform multiple-pass welds, and contribute to the production of custom equipment used in demanding construction and industrial applications. This is a non-production environment where you take ownership of each project at your station and see the work through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate heavy-duty equipment from start to finish using flux-core welding processes.

• Weld mild steel ranging from 1/4" to 3" thick, ensuring strong, high-quality welds.

• Perform multiple-pass welds on industrial buckets and other heavy-gauge components.

• Produce excavator buckets and attachments used in construction and industrial settings.

• Weld and fabricate industrial buckets similar to those used on backhoes and other heavy machinery.

• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings to complete projects accurately.

• Use flux-core welding techniques, including .030 and .045 wire, to meet structural and quality requirements.

• Work on custom, non-production projects, taking ownership of each build from start to finish at a dedicated station.

• Assist in fabricating structural steel components such as railroad cars and structural beams as needed.

• Operate safely around overhead cranes and heavy materials, following established safety procedures.

• Lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs consistently as part of daily fabrication and welding tasks.

• Maintain personal welding tools, welding helmet, and steel-toed boots in good working condition and use them on every shift.

• Collaborate with team members in fabrication, mechanical assembly, and painting to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.

Essential Skills

• At least 1+ years of experience in heavy-gauge flux-core welding (FCAW).

• Proficiency in flux-core welding processes using .030 and .045 wire.

• Demonstrated ability to weld mild steel from 1/4" to 3" thick.

• Experience performing multiple-pass welds on heavy-duty and structural components.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.

• Hands-on experience in structural welding and structural steel fabrication.

• Capability to lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the workday.

• Ownership and regular use of personal welding tools, welding helmet, and steel-toed boots.

• Solid understanding of safe work practices in a heavy fabrication environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience fabricating industrial buckets, excavator attachments, or similar heavy equipment.

• Experience in MIG welding in addition to flux-core welding.

• Previous work in non-production, custom fabrication settings.

• Exposure to working with overhead cranes and heavy material handling equipment.

• Experience in fabricating or welding components such as railroad cars and structural beams.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, structurally sound welds.

• Ability to work independently at a dedicated station while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-owned and operated organization that values long-term stability, safety, and craftsmanship. The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match, fully paid health insurance, and employer contributions toward additional benefits. You can also benefit from yearly bonus opportunities, paid uniforms, and a supportive culture that emphasizes safety, quality work, and pride in building custom, heavy-duty equipment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hudson,WI.

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.