MIG Welder

Job Title: MIG Welder / Fabrication Technician
1st shift - $22-$26/HR
Job Description
This role focuses on flux core MIG welding on mild steel and participating in a variety of metal fabrication tasks. You will weld, finish, and grind your own work, assist in general fabrication when production slows, and have opportunities to learn TIG welding and other shop skills. The position is ideal for entry-level welders who want hands-on experience and the chance to grow into broader fabrication or industrial painting responsibilities.
Responsibilities

• Perform flux core MIG welding on mild steel components to meet quality and production standards.
• Finish and grind out your own welds to ensure clean, structurally sound, and visually acceptable results.
• Assist in general fabrication departments when welding production is slower, supporting team needs across the shop.
• Assemble products and structures, including items such as fencing for highways and bridges and manholes.
• Operate and help run fabrication machines and equipment as needed.
• Deburr products and perform basic finishing work to prepare parts for final use or further processing.
• Use tape measures and other basic tools to take accurate measurements and verify dimensions.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand welding symbols, dimensions, and fabrication requirements.
• Work with sheet metal and stainless steel as required by specific projects.
• Participate in occasional TIG welding projects and remain open to learning TIG processes and techniques.
• Collaborate with fabrication and machine shop teams to support workflow across multiple buildings.
• Follow shop safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Adapt to changing tasks, moving between welding, fabrication, assembly, and machine operation as needed.

Why Work Here?
You join a smaller, laid-back shop that actively invests in your growth and skill development. The team offers extensive on-the-job training in welding, fabrication, and even industrial painting, making it an excellent place for entry-level welders to build a solid foundation. Benefits are comprehensive, including 10 paid holidays upon hire, 100% paid health insurance after 60 days, life insurance after one year, two weeks of PTO accrual, a 401(k) with 3% match, profit sharing, HSA and HRA with employer-covered deductible, and boot reimbursement. You can also use shop equipment for personal projects, and the environment supports working as many hours as are available. The culture is supportive and hands-on, giving you the chance to learn directly from highly skilled welders while building a long-term career path.
Work Environment
The role is based in approximately 35,000 square feet of warehouse space spread across multiple buildings, including a metal fabrication shop, machine shop, and office areas. The shop operates with a laid-back, blue-collar culture where music is allowed and the atmosphere is informal. You may need to move in and out of different buildings during the workday. The environment is typical of a metal fabrication facility, with welding, machining, and assembly work taking place throughout the space. The location is connected to a nearby gas station offering low fuel prices, which can be convenient for those commuting from rural or metro areas. The shop encourages a practical, work-ready dress code suitable for welding and fabrication, and provides boot reimbursement after six months to help with appropriate footwear. This is a long-term, non-temporary opportunity in a stable industrial setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of LORETTO, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in LORETTO,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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.

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