Welder

Aerotek; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a skilled Welder in Loves Park, IL. The role focuses on Mig welding from engineering drawings and BOMs, with flexibility to multitask across fabrication areas and adjust equipment for different steel thicknesses.

Two departments exist: Panel Welding and Tank Welding, with opportunities to work across both. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and bonuses based on company performance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mig welding.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in fabrication.
• D1-1 certification required for Tank Welding.
• D1-3 certification is a bonus for heavier gauge galvanized steel.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mig welding and multitask between welding and other fabrication areas.
• Work from engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to fabricate and weld components.
• Adjust welding equipment to accommodate varying steel thicknesses.
• Operate welder, grinder, drill, and various hand/power tools and measuring devices.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift if certified.
• Engage in Panel Welding with basic straight line welds.
• Engage in Tank Welding requiring vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.

Skills

Mig welding

Read blueprints

Fabrication

Tools

D1-1 certification

D1-3 certification

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled welder capable of performing Mig welding tasks, with the ability to multitask efficiently across various areas of the fabrication department. The role involves working from engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to fabricate and weld components, requiring adjustment of welding equipment to accommodate different steel thicknesses. The position includes operating a variety of hand/power tools, measuring devices, overhead cranes, and forklifts (if certified). There are opportunities to work in two departments: Panel Welding, which involves basic straight line welding, and Tank Welding, which requires vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mig welding and multitask between welding and other fabrication areas.
• Work from engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to fabricate and weld components.
• Adjust welding equipment to accommodate varying steel thicknesses.
• Operate welder, grinder, drill, and various hand/power tools and measuring devices.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift if certified.
• Engage in Panel Welding with basic straight line welds.
• Engage in Tank Welding requiring vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Mig welding.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• D1-1 certification required for Tank Welding.
• D1-3 certification is a bonus for heavier gauge galvanized steel processes.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with a lot of opportunities for growth, as we have orders booked through 2030. Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits through Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Take advantage of our 401K with a 3% match and potential year-end bonuses based on company performance. Benefit from annual reviews with your direct supervisor to support your development.

Work Environment

Work in a brand new facility, opened in 2025, equipped with all necessary tools provided by the company. Choose between two shifts in our Panel Welders – Marlin Building: 1st Shift from 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM with overtime, or 3rd Shift from 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM with overtime until 4:30 AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loves Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Loves Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

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.