Welder

Job Title: Welder
1st shift - $25-$32
Job Description
This role involves performing a mix of TIG and MIG welding on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel to produce a wide range of custom and job-shop metal products. You will work from blueprints in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the fabrication of display fixtures, metal enclosures, and other custom metal components.
Responsibilities

• Perform TIG (approximately 60%) and MIG (approximately 40%) welding on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel components.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand project specifications, dimensions, and weld requirements.
• Set up welding equipment, adjust settings, and select appropriate consumables based on material and project needs.
• Fabricate, fit, and assemble metal parts according to drawings and work instructions.
• Use tape measures and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and ensure accuracy of cuts, fits, and welds.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced job-shop environment where projects and priorities may change.
• Inspect welds and finished parts for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Collaborate with fabrication, painting, and other production teams to complete projects on time.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all shop safety practices.
• Operate and care for welding and fabrication equipment, reporting any issues or maintenance needs.

Why Work Here?
This is a stable, growth-oriented opportunity in a large yet family-owned company that values long-term relationships and internal promotion. You will join a laid-back, supportive culture where leadership is visible on the shop floor and employees enjoy strong pay and job security, with no history of layoffs. The company offers clear paths to grow into areas such as welding, fabrication, and painting, and regularly invests in employee appreciation through events, barbecues, holiday gifts, and an annual Christmas party.
Work Environment
The position is based in a large, clean shop equipped with updated welding and fabrication equipment, spread across two adjacent buildings. You will work on 1st or 2nd shift in a job-shop environment where projects and parts vary, providing exposure to a wide range of metal products. The culture includes many bilingual Spanish speakers and a strong community-oriented, faith-based atmosphere, with coworkers who share interests such as hunting. The environment is relaxed yet professional, with a focus on teamwork, safety, and quality.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Michael, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Michael,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.