Mig Welder

Welder (MIG) | Full-Time | $25-$30/hr. | Waconia or Norwood, MN

Job Description: Join our team to build durable products specifically designed for the demanding fertilizer industry. Our work includes crafting blenders, mixers, bucket elevators, conveyors, and rotary drums at our Waconia or Norwood location. This role primarily involves custom stainless steel MIG welding to construct specialized fertilizer bins.

Responsibilities:

• Perform stainless steel MIG welding on custom fertilizer bins.

• Weld stainless sheets and execute other custom welds.

• Read blueprints to MIG weld 1/16" to 1/4" gauge mild and stainless steel pipes, sheet metal, plates, and channels using .035-.045 diameter fluxcore hardwire welding equipment.

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

• Engage in custom welding tasks, as this is not a production shop.

• Work actively in tank bays, crawling around tanks and products throughout the day.

Essential Skills:

• Welding certification or diploma.

• Experience in MIG welding.

• Proficiency in reading blueprints.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with steel welding.

• Proficiency in using fluxcore welding equipment.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a laid-back work environment where you can hone your welding skills in a specialized industry. Our team values craftsmanship and offers opportunities for growth in custom welding projects.

Work Environment: You will work in a very laid-back environment, focusing on custom welding projects rather than production line work. The role involves physical activities, including crawling around tanks and handling various welding tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waconia, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $70000.00/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.

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 Waconia,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.