Mig Welder

Job Title: MIG Welder Lead Precision Sheet Metal Welder

Job Description

This role leads a team of skilled welders and metal finishers while performing hands-on MIG welding on precision sheet metal components for high-end applications in defense, data centers, and oil and gas industries. You will work with a wide range of part sizes, from small prototypes to medium production runs, using blueprints to weld tight-tolerance light-gauge cold rolled steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. You will also set your own fixtures and layouts, ensuring that all work meets strict quality and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 510 welders and metal finishers, providing direction, support, and coordination on daily work assignments.
• Audit projects regularly to ensure weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Perform MIG welding on precision sheet metal fabricated parts for use in defense, data center, and oil and gas applications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine weld requirements and proper sequence of operations.
• Weld on light-gauge, tight-tolerance cold rolled steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products, maintaining consistent quality across varying part sizes.
• Work with thin gauges ranging from approximately 0.048 inch, 0.25 inch, 14 gauge, and up to 3/8 inch material thickness.
• Set up and adjust your own fixtures and layouts to support accurate and repeatable welding operations.
• Perform precision welding on both small and large parts, including short-run prototypes and medium-volume production jobs.
• Collaborate closely with metal finishers and other shop personnel to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and organization in the weld area, following all shop safety procedures.
• Identify and troubleshoot welding issues, recommending process improvements where appropriate.
• Support training and mentoring of less experienced welders, helping to build overall team capability.

Essential Skills

• At least 5+ years of MIG welding experience on stainless steel, aluminum, and cold rolled steel.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience welding from blueprints, including reading and interpreting detailed drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience welding custom parts in a job shop environment, not limited to production line welding.
• Lead welding experience, including overseeing or guiding other welders in a shop setting.
• Strong proficiency in MIG welding on precision sheet metal components.
• Ability to weld thin-gauge materials, including approximately 0.048 inch, 0.25 inch, 14 gauge, and up to 3/8 inch thickness.
• Experience setting up and using fixtures and layouts for accurate welding.
• Demonstrated skill working with cold rolled steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Capability to maintain tight tolerances and high-quality welds across varied part sizes and production volumes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a precision sheet metal job shop environment.
• Experience in welding components used in defense, data center, or oil and gas applications.
• Comfort working with both prototype and medium production runs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with metal finishers and other fabrication personnel.
• Willingness to support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a highly supportive and people-focused culture with the feel of a close-knit, second-generation family business. Employees enjoy company-paid medical premiums for health, medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as excellent benefits that include 401(k) matching and eligibility for two weeks of vacation. The facility is a modern, beautiful precision sheet metal job shop equipped with newer machines, recognized as one of the nicer fabrication shops in the area. There is a strong emphasis on safety, highlighted by monthly company-catered lunches tied to safety rewards. Team members have access to direct placement opportunities, the potential for overtime on other shifts, and the possibility of production bonuses, supporting both career growth and financial stability.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, organized precision sheet metal job shop that features new and modern equipment. The work environment is temperature-controlled, providing a comfortable and consistent setting throughout the year. Safety is a core value, reflected in a strong safety culture and well-maintained facilities. The shop operates with approximately 125 employees, fostering a collaborative environment where teams work closely across departments. The overall atmosphere combines the professionalism of a well-run fabrication operation with the approachable feel of a smaller organization.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of St Paul, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in St Paul,MN.

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.