Welder

MIG Welder | 1st Shift | Overtime Available

Build Heavy Equipment That Matters

We’re hiring MIG Welders to join a growing manufacturing team building small and large industrial equipment . If you’re a hands-on welder who can read prints and take pride in quality work, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a stable, high-demand environment.

Schedule & Work Environment

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

• Overtime available based on production needs

• Work in a large manufacturing shop with heavy equipment

• Use of cranes, weld stations, and fabrication tools daily

What You’ll Do

• Perform MIG welding on small and large machinery and structural components

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and shop orders

• Work from assembly prints and pick lists to complete builds accurately

• Operate overhead and jib cranes to safely move materials and finished products

• Weld in multiple positions (flat, vertical, horizontal)

• Inspect your work to ensure quality and minimize scrap

What We’re Looking For

• MIG welding experience (or recent welding school grads welcome)

• Ability to read basic blueprints and weld symbols

• Comfort working with measuring tools and fractions

• Ability to weld in multiple positions

• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with heavy or custom fabrication

• Familiarity with overhead cranes

• Experience fitting parts or working with assembly processes

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Competitive pay + consistent overtime opportunities

• Full benefits: health, dental, life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement for continued skill development

• 401(k) with company match + HSA/FSA options

• Work on large, complex equipment—not repetitive small parts

• Stable company with long-term career growth opportunities

Apply Today

If you're a MIG welder looking for steady hours, overtime, and the chance to work on large-scale equipment in a team environment , we want to hear from you

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $56160.00/yr.

Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match. They also have a HSA and FSA for employees (Benefits are attached). Double Time paid after 50 hours worked.

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.