Welder

Aerotek; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to join a tenured shop in Lino Lakes, MN. You will weld hollow metal door and window frames using MIG on primarily 16-gauge cold-rolled steel, with occasional 14–18 gauge galvanized steel.

The role requires grinding welds with a handheld grinder, and operating band saws and a small pneumatic punch for lock holes. Shift is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with contract-to-hire potential.

Qualifications

• MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience with hand grinders and fitting.
• Mechanically inclined.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on hollow metal door frames and window frames.
• Weld 16 gauge cold-rolled steel and 14-18 gauge galvanized steel.
• Use a handheld grinder to grind welds.
• Operate band saws and a small pneumatic punch for lock holes.

Skills

MIG welding

Hand grinder operation

Mechanically inclined

Tools

Band saws

Pneumatic punch

Handheld grinder

Job description

Job Title: Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. This role involves MIG welding hollow metal door frames and window frames, primarily working with 16 gauge cold-rolled steel, and occasionally with 14-18 gauge galvanized steel. The position requires proficiency in using a handheld grinder to grind welds, as well as using band saws and a small pneumatic punch for lock holes. No blueprint experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on hollow metal door frames and window frames.
• Weld primarily 16 gauge cold-rolled steel and occasionally 14-18 gauge galvanized steel.
• Use a handheld grinder to grind welds.
• Operate band saws and a small pneumatic punch for lock holes.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding and fabrication.
• Experience with hand grinders and fitting.
• Mechanically inclined.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Blueprint experience (preferred, not required).
• Experience in door carpentry, welding, or general construction (preferred).

Why Work Here?

Join a tenured shop with an average of 15 years of tenure among employees. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits such as a 4% 401K match, Friday half-days in the summer, 11 paid holidays, and 85% medical coverage.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, climate-controlled shop with approximately 40 employees. The team includes a majority of tenured staff who appreciate the positive culture. The shift is from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lino Lakes, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 job classification 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lino Lakes,MN.

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)

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.