Welder

Job Title: Welder - WEEKLY PAY - $23 TO $27/HOUR
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Job Description
This role performs high-quality welding in a manufacturing environment, working from blueprints, rework instructions, work orders, and engineering orders. The welder follows written and verbal instructions, contributes to the production of precise and durable products, and supports continuous improvement across the product line. Robotic welding experience is helpful and attention to detail and efficient time management are essential.
Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, rework instructions, work orders, and engineering orders to complete welding tasks accurately.
• Produce high-quality welded products that meet specifications and quality standards.
• Focus on details and manage time efficiently to meet production schedules and manufacturing plans.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers to coordinate work and support continuous improvement across the product line.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure production goals and individual accountability are met.
• Use proper lifting techniques at all times, including correct hoist usage and requesting assistance when needed to ensure safe material handling.
• Keep the work area neat, organized, and clean to support safety and efficiency.
• Wear proper safety gear as required, including welding helmet, gloves, shields, and steel-toed boots.
• Maintain a strong safety-first attitude and actively contribute to an injury-free workplace.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times while on the production floor.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of welding experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Experience with steel welding.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers and production staff.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to safe work practices and consistent use of PPE.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with robotic welding.
• Experience with fabrication work in a manufacturing setting.
• Skill in grinding and finishing welded components.
• Familiarity with various welding tools, equipment, and hoists.
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints and meet production targets.

Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their health and financial well-being, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off with paid holidays. The organization promotes a culture of safety, reliability, and teamwork, where employees can develop their skills, work with modern equipment, and enjoy a stable schedule that supports work-life balance.
Work Environment
This is a manufacturing and welding shop environment that requires consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including welding helmet, gloves, shields, and steel-toed boots. The role involves working with MIG welding equipment, steel materials, grinding tools, and hoists for safe lifting. Shifts typically run Monday through Thursday, with available schedules such as 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 4:30 PM to 3:00 AM, providing a four-day workweek structure. The workspace emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and a strong safety culture, with a focus on maintaining an injury-free workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.

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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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.

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