Fabrication Welder WEEKLY PAY

Fit-up Welder - 1st shift

First Shift | Custom Fabrication | Growth & Skill Development

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our custom job shop fabrication team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, can work independently, and enjoys hands‑on welding in a project‑based environment. You’ll set up your own equipment, weld to print, and inspect your work before it moves to the next stage of production.

Perform MIG welding on mild steel, sheet metal, and heavy plate (as applicable)

Weld parts according to blueprints, layouts, and work orders

Independently set up welding equipment, including selecting proper wire size based on material type and thickness

Fit and assemble parts prior to welding to ensure proper alignment

Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and conformance to specs

Complete inspection sheets and quality documentation

Welder‑focused roles: Heavy plate welding with cored wire to AWS D1.Welder/Fitter roles: Take parts from fit‑up through welding and final checks (training provided as needed)

MIG welding experience in a fabrication or job shop environment

Ability to read and apply welding blueprints and drawings

Ability to set up your own welding machine and inspect your own work

Comfortable using hand tools and basic shop equipment

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

TIG and/or stick welding experience

Sheet metal fabrication experience

AWS D1.1 certification or prior experience welding to AWS D1.Experience with cored wire welding

Prior custom job shop or fabrication experience

Willingness to learn fitting and cross‑training opportunities

First Shift: Monday–Friday

• Occasional overtime, typically not past 4:30 p.m.
• Custom job shop welding facility

Primarily MIG welding, with exposure to TIG and stick welding

Work with mild steel, sheet metal, and heavy plate

Hands‑on fabrication using welding machines, hand tools, and measuring tools

Standard welding PPE and appropriate shop attire required

Safety‑focused, organized production environment

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

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 Rockford, IL.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Application Deadline

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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.