Welder

Job Title: Welder
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled welder to join our team, where you will be responsible for executing precise welding tasks. You will be involved in welding various materials and ensuring high-quality results. This role offers the opportunity to grow into advanced welding or machine operator positions.
Responsibilities

• Assist with blueprints to ensure accurate project execution.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate welding machines efficiently, including connecting cables and adjusting machine settings for optimal weld penetration and appearance.
• Activate gas flow by turning regulator valves, adjust gas mixture and pressure for desired flame, and perform cutting tasks.
• Manually guide electrodes or guns along the weld line, maintaining arc length and speed to join workpieces with supervision.
• Weld flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts by securing them with bolts, clamps, or tack welding before welding.
• Perform welding on steel and zinc materials.
• Read and interpret tape measures accurately.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Mig welding.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and work orders.
• Basic welding skills including Tig welding, Mig welder, and Flux core.
• Ability to perform fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Experience with welding various materials such as stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.
• Proficient in grinding and using production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6 months of relevant welding experience or certification.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately.
• Blueprint reading skills.

Why Work Here?
Join a supportive team environment where you can immediately benefit from union membership, including good medical benefits and scheduled pay raises. Enjoy opportunities for career growth into welding or machine operator roles. The skills and experience gained here can be transferred to other certifications.
Work Environment
Work a 1st shift schedule from 7am to 2:30pm in a typical job shop setting. Be prepared to work in an environment that can be hot, dirty, and not the best lit. The facility handles galvanized steel, so comfort in an industrial setting is necessary.
Pay Rate
$18.75- $20
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $20.00/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 Addison,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.