MIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: MIG Welder – Heavy Gauge Steel

Job Description

This role focuses on setting up, operating, and welding, soldering, and brazing machines to produce high-quality welds on heavy gauge stainless and mild steel components. You will primarily perform MIG welding, including multi-pass welds, to fabricate compactors, pavement maintenance equipment, and paving machinery. The position requires careful interpretation of blueprints, precise layout and setup of components, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards in a busy fabrication shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines in a fabrication shop environment.
• Perform MIG welding on heavy gauge stainless steel and mild steel components, including material up to one inch thick.
• Execute multi-pass welds, including 3-pass welds, to meet structural and quality requirements.
• Lay out, fit, and weld components according to blueprints and work instructions.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and drawings to ensure accurate fabrication of compactors, pavement maintenance equipment, and paving machinery.
• Apply knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure proper fit, alignment, and structural integrity of welded assemblies.
• Use wire feed welding equipment and related tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle materials such as stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, and structural steel appropriately.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of welding gear and adherence to guidelines for noise, ultraviolet exposure, and shop hazards.
• Manage individual workload to support production goals and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve fabrication issues and continuously improve welding quality.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of MIG welding experience on heavy gauge steel.
• Proficiency in MIG welding on stainless steel and mild steel, including multi-pass welds up to one inch thick.
• Ability to weld accurately from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in a fabrication or shop floor environment using wire feed welding equipment.
• Capability to safely lay out, set up, and weld components according to specified requirements.
• Strong blueprint reading skills for structural and sheet metal fabrication.
• Commitment to following safety protocols in a welding and fabrication setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with flux core, TIG welding, stick welding, and other welding processes is beneficial.
• Experience in working with sheet metal, structural steel, and carbon steel components.
• Familiarity with welding in a mechanic shop or non-assembly-line production environment.
• Enrollment in or completion of a two-year welding program is considered a plus, and current students in such programs may be considered.
• Ability to work effectively on 2nd or 3rd shift and manage tasks independently.
• Attention to detail and quality in weld appearance, strength, and consistency.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, established facility that manufactures and distributes the paving equipment commonly used on construction sites, offering exposure to a wide range of products and fabrication stages rather than repetitive assembly line work. The culture emphasizes respect and support for employees, with consistent weekly feedback from supervisors to help you grow and succeed. Major holidays are celebrated with events, gifts, or prizes, creating a positive and engaging workplace. Contract roles provide a clear pathway to permanent employment, giving you the opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable and well-organized environment.

Work Environment

The position is based on a shop floor and fabrication environment that operates like a mechanic shop rather than an assembly line, with work progressing through different stages from start to finish. You can expect occasional loud noises of 80 dB or higher and limited exposure to ultraviolet rays from welding arcs and plasma torches, making adherence to safety procedures essential. The company supplies all welding gear and equipment except steel-toed safety boots, which you must provide; if you own a preferred welding helmet, you are welcome to use it. The role is available on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Monday–Friday) and 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., Monday–Friday), offering structured hours in a professional, safety-focused fabrication environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Park, MN.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Park,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.