Welder

MIG Welder | 1st Shift | Overtime Available

Build Heavy Equipment That Matters

We’re hiring MIG Welders to join a growing manufacturing team building small and large industrial equipment . If you’re a hands-on welder who can read prints and take pride in quality work, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a stable, high-demand environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform MIG welding on small and large machinery and structural components
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and shop orders
• Work from assembly prints and pick lists to complete builds accurately
• Operate overhead and jib cranes to safely move materials and finished products
• Weld in multiple positions (flat, vertical, horizontal)
• Inspect your work to ensure quality and minimize scrap

What We’re Looking For

• MIG welding experience (or recent welding school grads welcome)
• Ability to read basic blueprints and weld symbols
• Comfort working with measuring tools and fractions
• Ability to weld in multiple positions
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with heavy or custom fabrication
• Familiarity with overhead cranes
• Experience fitting parts or working with assembly processes

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Competitive pay + consistent overtime opportunities
• Full benefits: health, dental, life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for continued skill development
• 401(k) with company match + HSA/FSA options
• Work on large, complex equipment—not repetitive small parts
• Stable company with long-term career growth opportunities

Schedule & Work Environment

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Overtime available based on production needs
• Work in a large manufacturing shop with heavy equipment
• Use of cranes, weld stations, and fabrication tools daily

Apply Today

If you're a MIG welder looking for steady hours, overtime, and the chance to work on large-scale equipment in a team environment , we want to hear from you.

This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $52000.00/yr.

Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match. They also have a HSA and FSA for employees (Benefits are attached). Double Time paid after 50 hours worked.

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.

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.