Welder

Aerotek; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Welder in West Fargo, ND. You will perform MIG welding on agricultural and transportation products, read blueprints, and set up welding equipment independently. You may learn TIG welding on the job, and you'll work primarily with 1/2" steel or smaller gauge materials in a growing shop.

The role starts with days and training, then moves to a night shift. Expect a contract-to-hire path, safety-focused, with a supportive team and steady workflow.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year MIG welding experience.
• Able to read blueprints and welding drawings.
• Ability to lay out projects from blueprints.
• Set up and adjust welding machine for different metals/thicknesses.
• Experience with 1/2" steel or smaller gauge materials.
• Strong MIG welding skills and weld quality focus.
• Basic familiarity with TIG welding or willingness to learn.
• Use jigs, fixtures, and clamps to position workpieces.
• Solid welding safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on agricultural and transportation products with strong, clean welds.
• Carry out TIG welding tasks as needed, with on-the-job training.
• Read and interpret blueprints/welding drawings for project specs.
• Lay out projects using jigs and fixtures before welding.
• Set up and adjust welding machines based on metal type and thickness.
• Work with 1/2" steel or smaller gauge materials.
• Maintain high-quality work with urgency in a steady shop pace.
• Follow safety procedures and keep the work area clean.
• Collaborate with team members and shift leads to meet goals.
• Adapt to night shift after initial days of training.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Independent setup

Welding machine setup

1/2" steel handling

Quality welds

TIG willingness

Jigs and fixtures

Safety compliance

Tools

TIG welding (training offered)

Job description

Job Title: Welder Job Description

This role involves primarily MIG welding on agricultural and transportation products while interpreting blueprints and setting up welding equipment independently. You will work with a variety of steel thicknesses, use jigs and fixtures to lay out projects accurately, and have the opportunity to learn and perform TIG welding as needed in a growing, shop-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on agricultural and transportation products, ensuring strong, clean, and consistent welds.
• Carry out TIG welding tasks as required, with training provided if you do not yet have TIG experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding drawings to understand project specifications and requirements.
• Lay out projects accurately using jigs, fixtures, and clamps before welding.
• Set up and adjust welding machines independently based on the type of metal and material thickness.
• Work primarily with 1/2\" steel or smaller gauge materials, selecting appropriate settings and techniques.
• Maintain a sense of urgency while producing high-quality work in a steady, organized shop environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Collaborate with team members and shift leads to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Adapt to night shift work after initial training on days and maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of MIG welding experience.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and welding drawings.
• Ability to independently lay out projects based on blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to set up and adjust your own welding machine for different metals and thicknesses.
• Experience working with 1/2\" steel or smaller gauge materials.
• Strong MIG welding skills with attention to weld quality and consistency.
• Basic familiarity with TIG welding or willingness to learn.
• Ability to use jigs, fixtures, and clamps to position and secure workpieces.
• Solid understanding of welding safety practices in a shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience is an asset, with on-the-job training available if needed.
• Previous experience welding agricultural or transportation products is beneficial.
• Experience working from detailed blueprints in a production or fabrication shop.
• Comfort working independently to set up equipment and complete assigned projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality under time constraints.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a family-oriented culture that values flexibility and work-life balance, including openness to modified schedules when possible as long as work is completed. You will join a growing operation in an expanded shop, where the pace is urgent but not frantic, allowing you to focus on doing quality work. The team environment supports training and skill development, including learning TIG welding and transitioning smoothly into the night shift with shift differentials.

Work Environment

You will work in an expanded fabrication shop with approximately 40 people across two shifts. The role is primarily on the night shift, with initial training on the day shift for about 3 to 6 weeks before moving to nights. Typical hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for days and 4:30 p.m. to 3:0a.m. for nights, with overtime available on Fridays. The environment emphasizes steady, urgent work without a frantic pace, using welding machines, jigs, fixtures, and clamps to handle mostly 1/2\" steel or smaller gauge materials. A standard industrial shop dress code is expected, including appropriate workwear suitable for welding and safety gear in line with shop safety requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WEST FARGO, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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)

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.