Entry Level Welder

Entry-Level Welder (MIG Welding) – 2nd Shift | Weekly Pay + Benefits

Start Your Welding Career with a Growing Manufacturing Team

We’re hiring an Entry-Level Welder to join our fast-paced manufacturing team! If you have MIG welding experience , enjoy hands-on work, and want to grow in a stable, high-demand skilled trade , this is a great opportunity to build your career.

In this role, you will help produce high-quality steel and aluminum components used in consumer and industrial products such as storage systems and climbing units.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate MIG welding equipment to fabricate steel and aluminum parts

• Set up welding machines, adjust settings, and replace wire spools and tips

• Read and follow blueprints and work instructions

• Inspect finished products using visual checks and measurement tools

• Load and unload parts onto conveyor lines or designated areas

• Use grinders to remove excess weld material and burrs

• Monitor material usage and report shortages to supervisors

• Track and record daily production output

• Report equipment or mechanical issues promptly

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic experience with MIG welding (entry-level friendly)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or technical drawings

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to work in a production or manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding certification (highly preferred)

• Experience with flux core welding or fabrication

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience

Why Join Our Team?

We offer more than just a job—we provide a career path in manufacturing and welding :

• ✅ Competitive weekly pay

• ✅ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• ✅ 401(k) with company match

• ✅ Tuition/continuing education reimbursement

• ✅ Employee wellness & Get Fit incentive program

• ✅ Paid time off + personal days

• ✅ Regular pay increases based on tenure

• ✅ Supportive team with growth opportunities

Work Environment

• Clean, organized, and well-lit manufacturing facility

• Team-oriented culture with open-door leadership

• Currently operating multiple production lines with expansion underway

• Second Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Overtime available + shift differential pay

Apply Today

Kickstart your career in welding, fabrication, and manufacturing with a company that invests in your growth. Apply now to join our team!

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

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

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, & 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.