Welder (Entry Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Lakeville, MN is hiring for an Entry-Level MIG Welder. This is a permanent onsite role focused on welding mild and stainless steel exhaust components and learning fabrication processes in a modern shop.

You'll read blueprints, perform MIG welds, assist with assembly, and gain hands-on experience across fabrication equipment while growing toward more advanced welding skills.

Qualifications

• Welding experience gained through school, vocational training, farm work, personal projects, or professional employment.
• Basic MIG welding experience on steel materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Understanding of basic weld symbols.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures and other measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to pass a practical weld test.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel components.
• Complete tack welding and assembly of exhaust system components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols to accurately build products to specification.
• Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures and basic inspection tools.
• Build custom and production-style products based on engineering prints.
• Assist with fabrication processes including forming, cutting, and assembly.
• Operate and learn equipment such as brake presses, rollers, shears, and other fabrication machinery.
• Support plasma cutting and wire-feed welding operations as needed.
• Participate in welding tests and demonstrate the ability to fabricate directly from blueprints.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.
• Assist in various shop projects while developing new welding and fabrication skills.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Welding test

Willingness to learn

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Welding certificate or technical school training

Tools

Brake presses

Rollers

Shears

Fabrication machinery

Plasma cutting equipment

Wire-feed welding equipment

Job description

Entry-Level MIG Welder

Launch Your Welding Career with a Growing Manufacturing Team

Are you a recent welding graduate, farm welder, or someone looking to turn hands-on welding experience into a long-term career? We're seeking motivated individuals who are eager to build their skills and grow within a high-quality fabrication environment.

In this role, you'll manufacture custom exhaust systems used in power generation, oil & gas, marine, locomotive, construction, and off-road industries while gaining valuable experience in welding, fabrication, blueprint reading, and shop operations.

Position Overview

As an Entry-Level MIG Welder , you will perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel, assist with fabrication and assembly work, and learn a variety of manufacturing processes in a modern fabrication facility. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with welding school training, farm welding experience, or entry-level shop experience looking to advance their skills with a company that promotes growth from within.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel components.
• Complete tack welding and assembly of exhaust system components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols to accurately build products to specification.
• Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures and basic inspection tools.
• Build custom and production-style products based on engineering prints.
• Assist with fabrication processes including forming, cutting, and assembly.
• Operate and learn equipment such as brake presses, rollers, shears, and other fabrication machinery.
• Support plasma cutting and wire-feed welding operations as needed.
• Participate in welding tests and demonstrate the ability to fabricate directly from blueprints.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.
• Assist in various shop projects while developing new welding and fabrication skills.

Qualifications

Required

• Welding experience gained through school, vocational training, farm work, personal projects, or professional employment.
• Basic MIG welding experience on steel materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Understanding of basic weld symbols.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures and other measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to pass a practical weld test.

Preferred

• Welding certificate or technical school training.
• Experience with stainless steel welding.
• Exposure to fabrication equipment such as brake presses, shears, and rollers.
• Experience with plasma cutting or wire-feed welding equipment.
• TIG welding experience is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing, fabrication, or metalworking experience.

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than just a welding job it's an opportunity to build a career.

What We Offer:

• Strong opportunities for advancement and skill development.
• Potential for early conversion to direct-hire status based on performance.
• Hands-on training with experienced fabricators and welders.
• Exposure to custom fabrication and diverse manufacturing projects.
• Competitive benefits package upon direct hire.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment with long-term career potential.

Work Environment

You’ll work in a clean, organized, and modern fabrication facility equipped with quality welding and fabrication equipment. The shop is designed for efficiency, safety, and professional growth, providing an excellent environment for welders who want to expand their skills beyond basic production welding.

This position offers exposure to a variety of fabrication processes, allowing you to gain well-rounded experience while working alongside an experienced team of welders and fabricators.

Build Your Future in Welding

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable fabrication experience, and grow into a highly skilled welder.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lakeville, 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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeville, MN.

About Aerotek

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.