Welder & Fabricator

Aerotek; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Clare, MI is seeking skilled Welder Level 1 for the second shift (4:00pm–2:00am) Mon–Thu, with potential overtime on Fridays. You will MIG weld mild steel using 0.045 wire, set up machines and temperatures, and read 2D blueprints while operating grinders, hoists and cranes.

The role requires inspecting welds for quality, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with 1–2 other welders on projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in MIG welding.
• Ability to set up welders and read blueprints.
• Proficiency with tape measure and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lay out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and rework finished products.
• Read blueprints and drawings to fabricate and weld components accordingly.
• Perform MIG welding with 0.045 weld wire.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain and operate welding equipment.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools such as grinders and saws.
• Collaborate with 1-2 other welders depending on the project.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Weld wire .045

AWS/ISO symbols

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Grinders/hoists

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Level 1 Welders to join our team for the second shift from 4:00pm to 2:00am, Monday through Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays. This position involves working with mild steel using 0.045 gauge wire for MIG welding. The role requires setting up welding machines and temperatures, reading 2D blueprints, and operating grinders, hoists, and cranes. You will also be responsible for inspecting welds to ensure quality and maintaining welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lay out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and rework finished products.

• Understand and interpret blueprints and drawings to fabricate and weld components accordingly.

• Perform MIG welding with 0.045 weld wire.

• Inspect welds to ensure quality standards.

• Maintain and operate welding equipment.

• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools such as grinders and saws.

• Collaborate with 1-2 other welders depending on the project.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months experience in MIG welding.

• Ability to set up welders and read blueprints.

• Proficiency in reading a tape measure.

• Experience with .045 weld wire.

• Knowledge of AWS or ISO welding symbols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding certificates are highly desirable.

• Light fabrication skills are nice to have.

• Personable attitude with a willingness to learn.

• Good attendance record.

Why Work Here?

Our company is very family-oriented, with a supportive environment where employees are appreciated and recognized for their hard work. We hold quarterly business meetings to celebrate achievements, host summer picnics, and provide meals during major holidays. After one year of service, employees are eligible for profit-sharing based on company performance, along with a strong benefits package.

Work Environment

The plant operates across three shifts with roughly 50-55 welders. Training will be conducted on the first shift (6:00am to 4:00pm) for 1-2 weeks. Candidates can expect to work up to 50-55 hours a week during busy periods. This work environment is dirty and noisy, requiring welders to work in tight spaces and awkward positions. Steel-toed boots are required, and all other PPE will be provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CLARE, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CLARE, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CLARE,MI.

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.