Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder Job Description

We are seeking skilled welders to operate welding equipment and produce high-quality steel and aluminum parts for consumer and industrial storage and climbing units. This role involves setting up and adjusting welding machines, conducting visual and measurement inspections, and utilizing blueprints to ensure product quality.

• Operate welders to produce steel and aluminum parts.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, replace spool of welding wire and tips as necessary.
• Obtain designated parts from baskets and ensure proper placement on conveyor lines or designated areas.
• Perform visual and periodic measurement inspections to maintain quality standards using blueprints.
• Report any mechanical issues with the welding equipment to supervisor or maintenance.
• Record production output and details on daily reports.
• Operate grinder to remove excess burrs and welding wire as necessary.
• Monitor parts used and notify supervisor of material requirements and shortages.

• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience in fabrication and flux core welding.
• Welding certificate required.

• Experience in a production welding environment.
• Capability to work in a true production format with multiple stations.

We offer a supportive and growth-oriented environment with opportunities for contract-to-hire positions. Enjoy regular raises based on tenure, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401K plan with company match, and continuing education reimbursement. Our culture is inclusive and respectful, with an open-door policy from supervisors.

Join a clean, well-lit facility with six production lines and a seventh being added soon. Work in a comfortable, although not temperature-controlled environment. The team is respectful, with an open-door policy from supervisors. Currently hiring for the 2nd shift from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including mandatory overtime and weekend hours.

This is a Permanent position based out of McHenry, IL.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

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.

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, & 401k

This is a fully onsite position in McHenry,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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.