Welder Machine Operator

Aerotek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Temperature controlled environment

Full-time role (3–4 days per week)

Light work

Clean manufacturing facility

Job summary

Aerotek in St. Cloud, MN is hiring welders and welding machine operators for 2nd shift and a weekend 12-hour shift. This contract-to-hire role focuses on operating welding machines with some manual TIG welding, in a clean, temperature-controlled facility.

There is full benefits eligibility after probation, with a pay range of $23.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience. On-site, no heavy lifting, great team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional welding experience or related education.
• Machine operation with TIG welding touch-ups (85% machine, 15% manual).

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines to weld smaller parts.
• Perform TIG touch-ups to improve welds.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Welding experience

Education

Related education

Job description

Job Description

Growing St. Cloud area company seeking to hire welders / welding machine operators to their team!

We are looking for candidates on 2nd shift (M-TH) and Weekend Shift (12 hour shifts Friday, Saturday & Sunday). These are full-time, long-term roles, we are looking for career oriented individuals. Candidates are eligible to receive full benefits package after completion of probation period.

These positions are not typical welding roles. The majority of these roles are operating machines that do the welding, and then there is some manual TIG welding to touch things up (roughly 85% machine operating, and 15% manual welding). All of the welding is done on smaller parts, there is no heavy lifting at all for these roles. The manual welding is mostly TIG welding. This is a great spot for someone who does not want any heavy lifting and someone who does not want to be dirty after work.

Pay is based on previous experience and weld test.

We are looking for candidates with 1+ year of professional welding experience OR related education.

Why work here:

• Great benefits package after probation period, health insurance is 100% paid for by company for you and dependents
• Temperature controlled environment - air conditioned in the summer
• Full time role working 3 or 4 days per week
• Very light work, no heavy lifting
• Very clean, state of the art manufacturing company

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Cloud,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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.