Welder

2 days ago


Park Forest, IL, United States Aerotek Full time
MIG Welder
Pay: $19-20 an hour
Shift: 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to join our team. The role involves welding on mild carbon steel in various positions and using hand tools to support welding projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for completing projects within a specific target time and ensuring high-quality work.
Responsibilities
  • Perform MIG welding on mild carbon steel, primarily 12 gauge, in horizontal, vertical, and circular positions.
  • Utilize grinders and other hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers.
  • Use a hand cart to pull and transport required materials.
  • Complete projects within the designated target time, which can range from 30 minutes to 5 hours.
  • Operate hydraulic welding tables.
  • Dedicate 90% of the workday to MIG welding and 10% to transporting materials and using hand tools.
  • Lift up to 75 lbs as needed.
  • Occasionally read and interpret blueprints.
Essential Skills
  • Proficient in MIG welding.
  • Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
  • Experience welding in vertical, horizontal, and circular positions.
  • Capability to lift up to 75 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 1 years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
  • Experience with fabrication, including the use of presses, saws, and manual machinery.

Why Work Here?
Join a company that values its employees by offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, profit sharing, and a 401K. Enjoy a supportive work environment with team events, parties, and attendance raffles. We also provide a generous vacation policy and offer additional perks like holiday gifts and bonuses.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of University Park, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 University Park,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

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.

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