Mig Welder

Job Title: MIG Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating and welding a wide variety of sheet metal and structural steel products, including guards, chutes, covers, conveyors, tanks, frames, and flumes. You will work with materials ranging from 14 gauge through 1/4" carbon steel plate and stainless steel, using MIG welding techniques and blueprint reading skills to produce high-quality finished parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welding machines and regulate current, voltage, gas flow, and pressure to achieve proper fusion of metals.
• Weld on materials ranging from 14 gauge through 1/4" carbon steel and stainless steel, ensuring strong and clean welds.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, layouts, sketches, samples, prototypes, and verbal instructions to understand product requirements.
• Select appropriate materials and gauge of metal based on job specifications and engineering documentation.
• Fit and fabricate components to assemble guards, chutes, covers, conveyors, tanks, frames, flumes, and other sheet metal and structural steel products.
• Use various hand tools and power tools to finish products, including grinders and sanders.
• Grind out slag, burrs, and sharp edges using portable grinders or sanders to achieve smooth and safe finishes.
• Inspect finished parts for quality, accuracy, and completeness, and clearly mark part numbers on completed components.
• Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures and other measuring tools to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move parts, materials, and assemblies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to meet production goals and timelines.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding on 14 gauge through 1/4" carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Strong blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and sketches.
• Ability to set up and operate MIG welding machines, including regulating current, voltage, gas flow, and pressure.
• Experience with fitting and fabrication of sheet metal and structural steel components.
• Skilled in using tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions accurately.
• Ability to use grinders, sanders, and other hand and power tools to finish welded products.
• Capability to inspect parts for quality and accurately mark part numbers on finished components.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move parts and materials.
• Knowledge of working with both carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
• Attention to detail, strong safety awareness, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience fabricating a wide variety of products such as guards, chutes, covers, conveyors, tanks, frames, and flumes.
• Comfort working from samples, prototypes, and verbal instructions in addition to formal drawings.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and production needs, including occasional extended hours or Saturday work.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and correct issues during fitting, welding, and finishing.
• Good communication and teamwork skills in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports long-term career stability. Employees enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, along with a 401(k) plan featuring up to a 6% match after 60 days of employment. The time-off program is designed to support work-life balance, starting with 10 days of paid vacation that increase by one day per year up to 25 days, plus pro-rated PTO in the first year, 3 days of PTO annually, 2 floating days, and 8 paid holidays. The workplace recognizes the value of its team members and provides thoughtful seasonal perks such as cold drinks and frozen treats in the summer, creating a supportive and engaging environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.