MIG Welder

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAerotek is hiring multiple MIG WeldersJob Description

We are seeking a skilled welder proficient in MIG welding to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask, transitioning between welding and other fabrication duties as needed. You will work from engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to fabricate and weld components, adjusting the welder to accommodate varying thicknesses of steel. You will operate various equipment including welders, grinders, drills, hand/power tools, and measuring devices. If certified, you will also operate overhead cranes and forklifts. This role may involve working in either the Panel Welding department, which requires basic straight line welding, or the Tank Welding department, which requires vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on various components.
• Multitask between welding and other fabrication duties.
• Work from engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Adjust welding equipment to accommodate varying thicknesses of steel.
• Operate welders, grinders, drills, and a variety of hand/power tools and measuring devices.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts if certified.
• Perform basic straight line welding in the Panel Welding department.
• Perform vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding in the Tank Welding department.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in fabrication.
• Certification in D1-1 for Tank Welding.
• Ability to perform basic straight line, vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• D1-3 certification is a bonus.
• Forklift operation certification is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

We offer a lot of opportunities for growth, including the addition of a new building. As a family-owned company, we value our employees and provide benefits starting from day one, including health, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and a 401K with a 3% match. Employees are eligible for yearly reviews and bonuses based on overall company performance.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean environment with all necessary tools provided. During the summer, the facility remains comfortable with doors open to ensure ventilation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Machesney Park, Illinois.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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