MIG Welder

Job Title: MIG Welder – 2nd Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up and operating MIG welding equipment to produce high-quality parts from 16-gauge sheet metal in a clean, high-volume metal manufacturing environment. You will support production by performing precise welds, grinding, and finishing tasks while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency on the 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate MIG welding tools to produce parts from 16-gauge sheet metal according to specifications and work orders.
• Perform MIG welding on metal components, ensuring strong, clean, and accurate welds that meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret specification sheets, blueprints, and work orders to determine materials, measurements, and welding requirements.
• Lay out and load materials using basic math skills and handheld measuring tools to ensure correct dimensions and alignment.
• Use grinders, sanders, and deburring tools to grind, sand, and finish welded parts as needed.
• Inspect welded and finished parts for accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Operate and maintain handheld welding tools and related equipment, following proper safety and maintenance procedures.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment to meet daily and weekly output targets.
• Handle metalworking and hollow metal fabrication tasks as required to support production.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to set up and operate MIG welding equipment.
• Hands-on experience welding 16-gauge sheet metal.
• Ability to read and understand specification sheets, blueprints, and work orders.
• Ability to lay out and load materials using basic math and handheld measuring tools.
• Knowledge of handheld welding tool operation and routine maintenance.
• At least 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.
• Experience using grinders, sanders, and deburring tools for metal finishing.
• Dexterity and comfort working with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools, and machinery.
• Willingness and flexibility to perform grinding and related finishing tasks as part of daily duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Metalworking or hollow metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Solid understanding of shop safety practices and safe equipment operation.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm shift.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the stability of a contract-to-hire opportunity where you are treated like a permanent employee from your first day. Benefit from a supportive culture that recognizes hard work, including monthly employee appreciation lunches and a consistent, structured work schedule in a professional manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, organized metal manufacturing facility focused on high-volume production. The role involves frequent use of MIG welding equipment, grinders, sanders, deburring tools, and basic power tools and machinery. This is a 2nd shift position, typically running from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The environment emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork, with clear processes and visual resources available to help you understand the shop layout and workflow.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fontana, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Fontana,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.