Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder – 1st Shift Job Description

This 1st shift welding role focuses on both MIG and TIG welding in a small, flexible shop environment. You will primarily perform MIG welding on mild steel and use TIG welding for stainless and aluminum work while reading and interpreting blueprints. The position offers an opportunity to own your welding booth, contribute to high-quality fabricated products, and work with a tight-knit team of welders and fabricators.

• Perform MIG welding, with a primary focus on mild steel components.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum parts as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Set up, operate, and adjust welding equipment to meet job specifications.
• Grind and finish welds as needed, approximately 20% of the time, to achieve clean and precise results.
• Inspect welds and finished parts to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other welders and fabricators to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding booth and work area.
• Follow all shop procedures, safety guidelines, and best practices during welding and fabrication.
• Work overtime when needed to meet production demands, including occasional Saturday work.

• Proficiency in MIG welding, especially on mild steel.
• Proficiency in TIG welding, including work on stainless steel and aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Experience with fabrication processes in a welding shop environment.
• Skill in grinding and finishing welds to meet quality expectations.
• Ability to set up and operate welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Reliability and flexibility to work a consistent 1st shift schedule with overtime as needed.

• Degree or welding certification is a plus.
• Experience working in a smaller shop environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a non–climate-controlled environment.
• Willingness to manage your own welding booth and take ownership of the workspace.

You will join a small, close-knit team where flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance are valued. The company offers health, vision, and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan, eight paid holidays, and a progressive PTO structure that grows with your tenure. You can enjoy a flexible 1st shift schedule, the opportunity for as much overtime as you want, and the ability to work on personal projects after hours, fostering both professional growth and personal creativity.

The role is based in a smaller, non–climate-controlled shop with a total of about nine employees, including three welders and three fabricators. You will have your own welding booth and are encouraged to make it your own. This is a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to choose your own 8-hour schedule between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You can combine two 15-minute breaks to leave earlier if desired. Overtime is readily available, and most team members work around 50 hours per week. Saturday work is rare but may occur occasionally, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Sun Prairie,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.