Welder

Aerotek; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring entry-level Welder for the 2nd shift in McHenry, IL. You will join a team producing steel and aluminum components for storage systems and climbing structures, with opportunities for growth and a contract-to-hire path.

You will operate MIG welders, read blueprints, and ensure quality through visual and measurement checks, while taking pride in safety, attendance, and collaboration with a multi-workstation production environment. Weekly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with flux core welding and fabrication.
• Welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welding equipment to produce steel and aluminum parts.
• Set up welding machines, adjust settings, and replace welding wire and tips as needed.
• Load and position parts on conveyor lines and designated work areas.
• Inspect finished products using visual checks, measurements, and blueprints to ensure quality standards are met.
• Report equipment issues to maintenance or supervisors to minimize downtime.
• Track daily production output, including part numbers and quantities completed.
• Use grinders and finishing tools to remove excess weld material and burrs.
• Monitor material inventory and communicate shortages to supervisors.

Skills

MIG welding

Read blueprints

Flux core welding

Welding certification

Production welding

Attention to detail

Job description

ENTRY LEVEL 2ND SHIFT WELDING OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Looking to start or grow your welding career? Join a team that values hard work, teamwork, and career advancement. We are hiring Welders to produce high-quality steel and aluminum components used in consumer and industrial storage systems and climbing structures. This is a great opportunity for candidates with welding experience who want stable hours, weekly pay, excellent benefits, and long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welding equipment to produce steel and aluminum parts.
• Set up welding machines, adjust settings, and replace welding wire and tips as needed.
• Load and position parts on conveyor lines and designated work areas.
• Inspect finished products using visual checks, measurements, and blueprints to ensure quality standards are met.
• Report equipment issues to maintenance or supervisors to minimize downtime.
• Track daily production output, including part numbers and quantities completed.
• Use grinders and finishing tools to remove excess weld material and burrs.
• Monitor material inventory and communicate shortages to supervisors.

Essential Skills

• MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with flux core welding and fabrication.
• Welding certification preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous production welding experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple workstations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Why Work Here?

• Entry-level friendly with opportunities to learn and grow your welding skills.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.
• Weekly pay and competitive compensation.
• Shift differential available for 2nd shift hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance .
• 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Health and wellness incentives through the Get Fit Program.
• Paid vacation and personal time off.
• Supportive leadership team with an open-door policy and a strong team-oriented culture.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, organized, and well-lit manufacturing facility with a team that values respect and communication. This position is on 2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM), Monday through Friday , with overtime opportunities and occasional Saturday hours available. If you're looking for a steady welding position with excellent benefits, growth opportunities, and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of McHenry, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

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.

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, & 401k

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in McHenry,IL.

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

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.