MIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

MIG Welder | 1st Shift

Build Quality Products. Join a Team That Values Skilled Welders.

We're looking for an experienced MIG Welder to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you'll fabricate and weld a variety of sheet metal and structural steel products, including conveyors, tanks, frames, guards, chutes, covers, and more.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, can read blueprints, and enjoy working on custom metal fabrication projects, we'd love to hear from you.

• Perform MIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel (14-gauge through 1/4")
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and layouts
• Fit, fabricate, and assemble metal products to specifications
• Use grinders, sanders, and hand tools to finish welded products
• Inspect completed parts for quality and accuracy
• Mark and identify finished components correctly
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and finished products
• Maintain a safe and organized work area

✅ MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

✅ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

✅ Experience measuring and working accurately with tape measures

✅ Strong fitting, grinding, and metal finishing skills

✅ Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools

✅ Forklift and overhead crane experience is a plus

We believe great employees deserve great benefits.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Eligibility for benefits after 60 days
• Paid vacation starting at 10 days per year
• Additional vacation earned annually, up to 25 days
• PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Employee appreciation perks, including cold drinks and frozen treats during the summer

1st Shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Standard 8-hour workday with overtime opportunities
• Up to 10-hour shifts as business needs require
• Saturday work available

Our fabrication facility combines modern manufacturing with historic character. The building is well-lit, features large windows, and provides a team-oriented atmosphere. Seasonal temperature changes are managed with fans and open-air ventilation during warmer months.

If you're a dependable welder who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in quality craftsmanship, and wants to join a stable team with excellent benefits, we encourage you to apply today.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Rockford,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.