MIG Welder

1st & 2nd Shift Welder

This role focuses on performing high-quality MIG and TIG welding on a variety of materials and components within a contract job shop environment. The position involves welding, grinding, and finishing tasks while utilizing both manual and robotic welding equipment. Work assignments may vary week to week, providing exposure to diverse projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on 1418 gauge material in flat and horizontal positions
• Perform TIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel components in flat and horizontal positions
• Load and unload parts from a robotic welder, ensuring proper placement and secure fixturing
• Perform grinding and finishing work to meet surface quality and appearance standards
• Interpret and follow blueprints, drawings, and welding specifications accurately
• Inspect welds visually and with basic tools to ensure quality and adherence to standards
• Adapt to a variety of projects in a contract job shop environment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety protocols

Essential Skills

• Proven MIG welding experience or completion of a welding program
• Ability to perform MIG welding in flat and horizontal positions
• Ability to perform TIG welding in flat and horizontal positions
• Experience welding 1418 gauge materials
• Experience TIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding drawings
• Proficiency in grinding and finishing processes
• Ability to safely operate and support robotic welding equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formal welding education or certification preferred
• Previous experience in a contract job shop environment
• Familiarity with stainless steel welding applications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to adapt to changing work assignments

Why Work Here?

• Opportunity to work in a large manufacturing environment with diverse projects and materials
• Exposure to modern welding technology, including robotic welding systems
• Contract assignment through the end of the year, ideal for short-term or transitional employment
• Hands-on experience in a structured, safety-focused environment

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing job shop setting with varying workloads and project types. Employees will work with welding equipment, grinding tools, and robotic systems in an industrial environment. Proper safety procedures and PPE (protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.) are required at all times.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.