Welder

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on MIG welding mild and stainless steel to produce custom and production exhaust systems for power generation, oil and gas, marine, locomotive, construction, and off-road markets. You will perform high-quality welds, tack weld components, and assemble exhaust systems while reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols. You will also support general fabrication activities across the shop to help deliver precise, reliable products and continuously grow your skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel to manufacture exhaust systems for a variety of applications, including power generation, oil and gas, marine, locomotive, construction, and off-road equipment.
• Execute both custom and production-style MIG welding, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to specifications.
• Carry out tack welding and assemble exhaust systems according to detailed blueprints and work instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to build products accurately from prints.
• Complete a weld test by working from a print to build a finished product that meets quality and dimensional requirements.
• Assist with metal fabrication tasks such as operating a brake press, shear, roller, and other fabrication equipment as needed.
• Use measuring tools, including tape measures, to verify dimensions and ensure components meet required tolerances.
• Perform basic fabrication operations such as cutting, fitting, and preparing materials for welding, including plasma cutting when required.
• Work on a variety of tasks throughout the shop to support production needs and expand technical capabilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow shop organization standards to support safety and efficiency.
• Inspect welds and fabricated components for quality, making adjustments or repairs as necessary to meet standards.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and ensure timely completion of orders.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and build products directly from prints.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols.
• Experience with MIG welding in custom and production environments.
• Basic metal fabrication skills, including cutting, fitting, and assembly of components.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately and work to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Capability to perform a weld test by building a product from a provided print.
• Hands-on welding experience gained on the farm, at school, or on the job.
• Comfort working on a variety of tasks throughout the shop to support different production needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating fabrication equipment such as brake presses, shears, and rollers.
• Familiarity with TIG welding or other welding processes, even at a basic level.
• Exposure to working with wire feed welding equipment.
• Practical experience in welding and fabrication environments, including educational, farm, or industrial settings.
• Willingness to assist with different fabrication tasks as needed and learn new processes and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization in a new phase of development, offering significant opportunities for advancement as the business expands. High-performing team members may transition from contractor to direct employment ahead of schedule, recognizing and rewarding strong performance. Once hired directly, you can benefit from a 401(k) plan with a competitive 3.5% company match when you contribute 6%, supporting your long-term financial goals. The culture encourages learning, cross-training, and taking on varied responsibilities, allowing you to develop a broad skill set and build a long-term career.

Work Environment

You will work in a new, well-laid-out, and organized fabrication facility designed to support efficient workflow and safe operations. The shop environment includes modern welding and fabrication equipment such as MIG welders, brake presses, shears, rollers, and plasma cutting tools. The role involves hands-on work on the shop floor, moving between welding stations and fabrication areas as needed. The facility emphasizes organization and cleanliness, helping maintain a professional and productive workspace. Hours and shifts align with typical fabrication shop operations, with an expectation of being on your feet, handling materials, and working with metal throughout the day.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $36.00/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 fully onsite position in Northfield,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.