Welder | Hiring ASAP

Job Description

Job Description

Welder / Fabricator – Waukegan, IL | $25-$30/hr | 1st Shift | New Facility Opening Soon! Join Now and Be Part of the Move to a Brand-New Facility!

We're hiring experienced Welders/Fabricators to join a growing structural steel team. While the position will initially be based in Waukegan, IL, the entire operation is relocating to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI within the next 4-6 months .

If you're looking for long-term stability, steady overtime, and the chance to work in a modern facility, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

• $25.00 - $30.00/hr based on experience
• Weekly Pay
• Consistent overtime available

1st Shift

• Monday-Friday
• 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Frequent overtime until 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM
• Typically 6-hour shifts on Saturdays

Average 45-50 hours per week

You'll begin working at the current Waukegan location while the company completes its transition to a brand-new manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI .

The current shop is older and can be cold during the winter months, but the new facility will offer a significantly improved work environment with updated equipment and modern amenities.

Enjoy consistent overtime, year-round work, and the opportunity to join a company that's continuing to grow.

You'll fabricate custom structural steel and ornamental metal projects—not repetitive production welding—allowing you to use your skills every day.

• Perform MIG and Flux Core welding on structural steel and fabricated assemblies
• Fit and fabricate structural steel and ornamental metal components
• Read and interpret structural and architectural blueprints
• Lay out structural members including wide flange beams, HSS tubing, and pipe
• Grind, finish, and inspect completed weldments
• Perform structural fabrication with minimal supervision
• Maintain quality and safety standards throughout the fabrication process

• MIG welding experience
• 4+ years of structural welding or fabrication experience
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Experience fitting structural steel
• Strong measuring and layout skills
• Willingness to work in the Waukegan facility for approximately 4-6 months before relocating to the new Pleasant Prairie facility

• Flux Core welding experience
• SMAW (Stick) welding experience
• Experience with ornamental steel or aluminum fabrication
• Experience laying out structural members such as wide flange beams, HSS tubing, and pipe

If you're an experienced welder looking for consistent hours, competitive pay, plenty of overtime, and the opportunity to transition into a brand-new facility in the near future, we'd love to speak with you.

Interviews are happening now, and qualified candidates can start immediately.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Waukegan,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.