Welder - Weekly Pay

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Perform welding operations to produce high-quality components for cooling systems, working either on a team-led production line or at an individually paced work center. This role involves operating welding equipment, supporting assembly processes, and ensuring products meet strict quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate production line welding stations to perform MIG and TIG welding and complete product assembly tasks.

• Troubleshoot issues with welding stations and perform basic maintenance to keep equipment running efficiently.

• Perform equipment and set-up changeovers as needed to support different products and production requirements.

• Monitor product quality during welding and assembly, making adjustments to keep output within specifications and rejecting products that do not meet standards.

• Work consistently within established standard operating procedures and Job Safety Analysis guidelines.

• Complete accurate daily production logs to document output, issues, and equipment status.

• Perform preventive maintenance on production line machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Communicate effectively with operators on other shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and continuous production.

• Clean and maintain the work area to support a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.

• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use, following proper lockout/tagout procedures.

• Carry out other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing MIG and TIG welding in a production or fabrication environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for welding and assembly tasks.

• Basic machine operation skills, including operating production line welding stations and related equipment.

• General mathematics skills to support measurements, calculations, and quality checks.

• Ability to work on an assembly line and perform general labor and production tasks as needed.

• Capability to lift up to 40 pounds safely.

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours during a shift.

• At least 6 months of production experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with steel welding in a high-volume production setting.

• fabrication work, including cutting, fitting, and assembling metal components.

• Prior experience completing production logs and following standard operating procedures.

• Comfort working with multiple machines and tools in a busy manufacturing environment.

• Attention to detail and strong commitment to product quality and safety.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with coworkers across shifts.

Why Work Here?

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, group medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, life insurance at one times annual salary, and long-term disability coverage. Additional voluntary options such as short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage, term life insurance, and identity protection allow employees to tailor coverage to their needs. The organization is growing, offering opportunities to be part of an expanding team and a stable, long-term workplace.

Work Environment

The role is based in a busy manufacturing facility where machines, welders, and assemblers work together in the same building. The environment does not have air conditioning, so employees should be comfortable working in varying temperatures. The team currently includes around 60 employees and is continuing to grow. Standard hours are 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with mandatory overtime on Fridays. The setting is production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, equipment operation, and collaboration across shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.