MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Job Title: MIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Shift: 3:00pm-1:30am Mon-Thurs and most Fridays; (will train on 1st shift 5am-3:30pm Mon-Thurs)

Pay: $20-$25/hr (Based on skills & experience)

Location: Ocala, FL (34470)

Contract-to-hire

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling and welding steel components using MIG welding techniques in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will set up, lay out, and tack up precision frame weldments and brackets, working to tight tolerances while using a variety of welding tools and machines. The position requires strong blueprint reading skills and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality welds on both carbon and stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld steel metal components using MIG welding techniques, including milled steel and stainless steel.
• Set up, lay out, and tack up various precision frame weldments and brackets according to specifications.
• Tack up and weld structures to tight and exact tolerances, ensuring dimensional accuracy.
• Perform MIG welding on both horizontal and vertical planes, including horizontal and vertical down plug welds.
• Square up and weld various shapes of components to meet design and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret complex and detailed blueprints to determine welding requirements and sequence of operations.
• Use and maintain various welding tools, machines, and equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with MIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to square up and weld various shapes of components accurately.
• Ability to weld on both vertical and horizontal planes, including performing horizontal and vertical down plug welds.
• Strong skills in setting up, laying out, and tacking up precision frame weldments and brackets.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight and exact tolerances on precision frames and structures.
• Ability to read and interpret complicated blueprints and welding symbols.
• Hands-on experience using welding tools, machines, and related equipment.
• General welding experience, including familiarity with industrial or manufacturing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in further training and upskilling in welding and fabrication.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday).
• Desire to grow within a privately owned company that offers room for advancement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, positive culture.

Why Work Here?

You will join a privately owned company with a positive, team-oriented culture that values long-term growth and stability. The organization has a strong pipeline of work for 3+ years and continues to grow, creating opportunities for career advancement. Employees benefit from structured training and upskilling support, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays and sick time, paid vacation days, a 401(k) plan, and a 2nd shift differential of 10%. The company also invests in a sense of community through employee events such as family picnics, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility, where conditions vary with the seasons and bay doors may be open depending on the time of year. You will work on 2nd shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with a 10% shift differential. The environment includes standard welding and fabrication equipment and requires adherence to safety protocols and appropriate industrial work attire suitable for a welding and metal fabrication setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Ocala,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.