Welder

Aerotek; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welder in Northfield, MN to perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel for exhaust systems across multiple industries. You will read blueprints, interpret weld symbols, and verify dimensions using measuring tools, contributing to both custom and production workloads.

The role emphasizes tackle welding, assembly of exhaust components, and a safe, organized shop environment. This on-site position offers contract-to-hire potential with competitive hourly pay and

Qualifications

• Proven welding experience with MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience handling measuring tools to verify dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel to manufacture exhaust systems.
• Carry out both custom and production MIG welding per specifications.
• Complete tack welding and assemble exhaust components.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Measuring tools

Tack welding

General welding

Welding tests

Tools

Brake presses

Shears

Rollers

Plasma cutting

Wire feed welding

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on MIG welding mild steel and stainless steel to produce exhaust systems for power generation, oil and gas, marine, locomotive, construction, and off-road applications. You will primarily perform a mix of custom and production-style MIG welding, with additional responsibilities in tack welding and assembling exhaust components. Success in this position requires strong blueprint reading skills, the ability to interpret weld symbols, and a willingness to support a variety of tasks throughout the fabrication shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel to manufacture exhaust systems for multiple industrial markets.
• Carry out custom and production-style MIG welding according to engineering specifications and job requirements.
• Complete tack welding operations and assemble exhaust components into finished products.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to build products accurately from prints.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and ensure precise fabrication.
• Assist with general metal fabrication tasks, including operating equipment such as brake presses, shears, and rollers as needed.
• Support fabrication processes that may involve plasma cutting and wire feed welding techniques.
• Participate in weld tests that require building a product from a print to demonstrate welding and blueprint reading proficiency.
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the shop to support production needs and expand skills within the company.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with facility standards and shop procedures.

Essential Skills

• Proven welding experience gained on the farm, at school, or in a professional work environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and build products directly from prints.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols.
• Hands-on experience with general welding processes, including MIG welding and tack welding.
• Competence using measuring tools such as tape measures to verify dimensions.
• Basic knowledge of metal fabrication processes.
• Capability to participate in and pass a weld test that involves building a product from a print.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with TIG welding is beneficial.
• Experience in metal fabrication, including familiarity with brake presses, shears, rollers, and related shop equipment.
• Exposure to plasma cutting and wire feed welding processes.
• Comfort working on a variety of fabrication and welding tasks across the shop.
• Ability to learn new fabrication techniques and adapt to evolving production needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a new, well-organized operation with significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development. High-performing individuals may be converted from contractor to direct hire early, recognizing and rewarding strong performance. Once hired directly, you can take advantage of a competitive 401(k) program, including a 3.5% company match when you contribute 6%, supporting your long-term financial goals.

Work Environment

You will work in a new, well-laid-out fabrication facility that is clean, organized, and designed to support efficient production. The shop environment includes modern fabrication equipment such as brake presses, shears, rollers, and welding stations for MIG and other processes. The setting emphasizes orderliness and safety, providing a structured workspace where you can focus on quality welding and fabrication tasks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $36.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Northfield,MN.

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.

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.