Traveling Welder

Traveling Welder

Join our team as a welder, where you will utilize your expertise in MIG and TIG welding to construct frames for packaging equipment. You will work from prints and engage in both custom and production projects, primarily involving stainless and mild steel.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on frames for packaging equipment.
• Work off prints to complete custom and production type projects.
• Weld primarily with stainless steel (65%) on small piece parts and engage in secondary form welding.
• Put together pieces by making your own jig for 90% of the work.
• Conduct MIG welding on cold rolled steel (90%) with wire feed welding.
• Weld 1 by 3 and half by 6 dimensions, ranging from 40 inches to 120 inches long.
• Occasionally weld tubes as part of the duties.
• Handle heavy lifting and perform all welding work freehand.
• Join 20-60 joints together daily, with projects taking 2-3 days to complete a frame.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding.
• Experience in welding stainless and mild steel.
• Ability to work from prints and handle custom and production projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• General welding experience is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment involves handling stainless and mild steel, with an emphasis on freehand welding. The role requires physical strength for heavier lifting and involves repetitive tasks with a focus on precision and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of Alexandria, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr. 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 Alexandria, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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.

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.