Welder

Welder (MIG / TIG) | 1st Shift | Overtime Available

We are hiring an experienced MIG/TIG Welder to join our growing manufacturing team.

This is a great opportunity for welders looking for steady production work, job security, and consistent hours , while continuing to refine advanced welding skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on carbon and stainless steel pressure vessels

• Complete high-volume, repetitive production welds with precision and consistency

• Read and interpret blueprints and welding schematics to meet exact specifications

• Plan weld sequences, joint prep, and proper fit-up for pressure vessel fabrication

• Execute pipe welding, butt welds, and coupling welds

• Use welding positioners to perform interior and exterior welds

• Align, level, and square components to ensure tight, high-quality welds

• Grind, deburr, and prep materials for welding and final assembly

• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, and compliance with standards

• Safely operate material handling equipment to move parts and assemblies

• Maintain a clean workspace and follow all safety procedures and OSHA guidelines

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional welding experience in manufacturing or fabrication

• Strong experience with MIG welding (GMAW) and TIG welding (GTAW)

• Experience welding carbon steel and stainless steel

• Ability to weld using positioners (interior/exterior vessel welding)

• Proficiency reading blueprints and technical drawings

• Experience with pipe welding, pressure vessels, and structural welding

• Ability to perform fabrication tasks (grinding, fitting, deburring)

• Skilled in using hand tools, measuring tools, and inspection equipment

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience in sheet metal or structural welding

• Stick welding (SMAW) experience

• Previous production or manufacturing welding environment experience

Why This Welding Job Stands Out

• ✅ Stable, long-term career opportunity with consistent workload

• ✅ Work on specialized products like pressure vessels and filtration systems

• ✅ Opportunities for pay increases based on performance and skill

• ✅ Tight-knit team environment where quality workmanship is valued

• ✅ Predictable schedule with optional overtime (not mandatory)

Work Schedule & Environment

• 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Overtime available on Fridays

• Clean, organized welding shop within a large manufacturing facility

• Work with MIG/TIG machines, welding positioners, and fabrication equipment

• Team-focused environment with a strong emphasis on quality over speed

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.