Welder

Welder Structural Steel (Flux-Core / MIG)

Up to $33/hr | 1st or 2nd Shift Available | Growth to Lead Role

About the Role

We're hiring a Structural Steel Welder with flux-core (FCAW) experience to work on steel bridge components up to 1/2" thick. This is a hands-on fabrication role with real growth opportunity into a Lead Welder position.

Pay & Schedule

• Up to $33/hour (based on experience)
• 1st Shift: 5:30 AM 4:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM 2:30 AM
• Overtime opportunities available

What You'll Do

• Perform flux-core MIG (FCAW) welding on structural steel
• Read and work from blueprints to complete full layouts
• Fabricate components: cutting, fitting, assembling
• Weld in vertical, overhead, and confined positions
• Operate equipment:
• Overhead & jib cranes
• Band saws, drill presses, grinders, stud welders
• Move throughout the shop (not stuck in one booth)
• Ensure high-quality, structurally sound welds

Requirements (Must-Have)

• Structural steel welding experience REQUIRED
• Strong flux-core (FCAW) welding skills
• Ability to pass:
• 3F & 4F weld tests
• 3G vertical up weld test (X-ray quality)
• Blueprint reading & layout experience
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work (lift 50 lbs, kneel, crawl)
• Ability to work independently

Preferred

• Bridge or heavy structural steel experience
• Lead or supervisory experience
• Overhead crane experience

Why This Job?

• Up to $33/hr + bonus potential
• Clear path to Lead Welder role
• Work on large-scale structural/bridge projects
• Skill-building, non-repetitive work environment

Work Environment

• Small structural fabrication shop
• Physically active role (kneeling, crawling, tight spaces)
• Industrial setting (no AC)
• Variety of work not just welding in a booth

Keywords (for visibility)

Structural Welder | Flux Core Welder | FCAW | MIG Welder | Steel Fabrication | Bridge Welder | 3G Welding | Vertical Weld | Heavy Steel | Fabricator

Apply Today

If you're a hands-on structural welder looking for strong pay and career growth, this is your opportunity.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Savage, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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 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 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.

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.

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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.