Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

The welder fabricates, assembles, and welds metal components used in the production of seating systems and related products. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, performing MIG welding, and operating fabrication equipment safely while maintaining high quality standards and meeting production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components for seating systems and related products according to production requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding and fabrication specifications.
• Perform MIG welding on a variety of metal parts, ensuring strong, clean, and accurate welds.
• Fit and position components prior to welding to achieve precise alignment and proper dimensions.
• Use grinding and other finishing techniques to prepare, smooth, and finish welded joints and surfaces.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies to ensure they meet quality standards and product specifications.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding and a basic understanding of welding fundamentals.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings (experience preferred).
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fitting and grinding metal components in a production setting.
• Familiarity with general fabrication processes and production workflows.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work from standardized procedures.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off. There are clear opportunities for promotion within the organization, as well as performance-based and cost-of-living raises, supporting long-term growth, stability, and career development.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Altamont,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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 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 Description

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 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.