Mig Welder

Job Description

Job Description

MIG Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating metal parts to precise specifications using MIG techniques in a fast-paced production environment. You will read blueprints, follow detailed instructions, and work with various metals, including steel and aluminum, to produce clean, durable welds. The position involves cutting, shaping, and finishing metal components, maintaining a safety-first work area, and contributing to documentation and continuous improvement efforts while collaborating closely with the production team.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate metal parts to specification using MIG welding techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Cut, bend, and shape metal components to meet job requirements.
• Smooth and finish welded components to achieve clean, durable results.
• Work with different metals, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Use hand tools and grinding equipment to prepare, assemble, and finish parts.
• Follow detailed instructions, production procedures, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
• Document work performed and support continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with other duties in the production area as needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching, and standing for extended periods.
• Operate effectively in a loud, hot, and fast-paced production setting around industrial equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of MIG welding experience in a production or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow detailed specifications.
• Experience with metal fabrication, including cutting, bending, and assembling metal parts.
• Competence using hand tools and grinding equipment for finishing and assembly work.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Ability to perform basic math to support measurements and fabrication tasks.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and regularly bend, reach, climb, crouch, and stand throughout the shift.
• Manual dexterity and good close-up, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus-adjustment vision to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment with industrial equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with TIG welding is a plus.
• Experience in production welding or manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working with stainless steel and aluminum welding applications.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to support a collaborative production environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive, employer-paid medical and dental insurance package, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and life insurance with additional retirement benefits. The organization offers stability in an essential industry and provides clear opportunities for growth and advancement, supporting long-term career development and financial security.

Work Environment

The role is based on a production floor with industrial equipment in an active, fast-paced setting. The facility is climate controlled, though the welding area can become hot due to ongoing welding operations, and the environment can be loud, especially during peak production. The organization typically operates 10-hour days and is currently running an extended mandatory overtime schedule to meet production demands. For the first two weeks, the schedule is 1st shift, 4:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The normal 1st shift schedule is 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays scheduled as needed for overtime based on business needs. Work is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring comfort with prolonged standing and movement around industrial equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southport, FL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Southport,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.