MIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: MIG Welder
Job Description

We are seeking skilled MIG Welders proficient in using .035 hard wire to join our team. You will work with mild steel, ranging from 1/8" to 1/2" in thickness, with special projects requiring up to 1" thick steel. This role requires expertise in reading and understanding blueprints, knowledge of welding symbols, and the ability to set up welding machines independently. The ideal candidate will have experience in fitting parts using fixtures, ensuring welds are clean, smooth, and free of sharp edges.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding using .035 hard wire on mild steel of varying thickness.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Set up and operate welding machines, including configuring amp and volt settings.
• Fit-up parts using fixtures to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all welds are clean, smooth, and without sharp edges.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently.

• MIG, FCAW, GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience in setting up welding machines independently.
• Proficiency in fitting and fabrication.

• At least 1 year of welding experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of stainless steel welding.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Experience with TIG welding is a plus.

Enjoy full-time employment with eligibility for benefits, paid time off, and a 401K plan with employer contributions. We offer company incentives, bonus potential, and unique rewards like Iron Man/Woman awards with cash prizes. Our supportive environment includes luncheons with prizes and referral bonuses for full-time employees.

Work Environment

Join a dynamic weld/paint shop with 120 employees, including 80 welders, working on projects for the railroad/transportation, military, construction, and oil/gas industries. The facility includes a paint booth and numerous weld stations. Available shifts are 1st shift from 5:00am to 1:30pm, and 2nd shift from 1:30pm to 10:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Fort Worth,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.