Welder

Job Description

Job Description

ENTRY LEVEL 2ND SHIFT WELDING OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking skilled welders to operate welding equipment for the production of steel and aluminum parts for consumer and industrial storage units and climbing structures. The role requires setting up the welder, making necessary adjustments, and replacing spools of welding wire and tips as needed. Welders will also perform visual and measurement inspections to ensure quality standards are met, using blueprints as guidance.

Responsibilities

• Operate welders to produce steel and aluminum parts.
• Set up welder, adjust settings, and replace welding wire and tips.
• Obtain and place parts on conveyor lines or designated areas.
• Perform visual and measurement inspections using blueprints.
• Report mechanical problems with the welder to supervisor or maintenance.
• Record production output on daily reports including part/model numbers and quantities.
• Operate grinder to remove excess burrs and welding wire.
• Monitor parts used and notify supervisor of material requirements and shortages.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with flux core and fabrication.
• Welding certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a production welding environment.
• Ability to work in a true production format with multiple stations.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a supportive and respectful work culture with an open-door policy. We provide opportunities for career growth with contract-to-hire positions and tenure-based raises. Employees receive weekly pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and access to a 401K with company match. We also support continuing education through reimbursement programs, promote health through our Get Fit Incentive Program, and offer generous vacation and personal leave policies.

Work Environment

The facility is clean, well-lit, and comfortable despite not being temperature-controlled. The work environment consists of multiple production lines, with respectful supervisors who maintain an open-door policy. The role is primarily on the 2nd shift, operating from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential overtime and mandatory Saturday hours. The position offers a shift differential for work beyond regular hours.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/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.

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, & 401k

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

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.