Welder

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating metal parts according to detailed blueprint specifications. You will fit and weld steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals using MIG, TIG, flux-core, and stick processes while maintaining high quality standards, precise measurements, and a strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow blueprints and weld symbols to produce accurate and high-quality welded assemblies.
• Fit and weld steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other metal components using MIG, TIG, flux-core, and stick welding processes.
• Set up, operate, and adjust welding equipment and measurement tools to ensure precise dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect welds visually and with measurement tools to verify quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Perform sheet metal and fabrication work, including cutting, fitting, and assembling parts before welding.
• Maintain a proactive safety mindset by using appropriate personal protective equipment and following shop safety procedures.
• Handle repetitive tasks and physical activities throughout the shift while maintaining attention to detail and consistency.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support efficient and safe operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to pass a 1G/2G weld test
• TIG welding experience of at least 2 years
• Proficiency in MIG welding, with 3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols accurately.
• Skilled in using measurement tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience welding stainless steel and other metals using various processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Sheet metal experience of at least 1 year
• Fabrication experience of at least 1 year
• Welding certification
• Experience working with diverse metal parts and complex assemblies.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and physical work throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their professional growth and personal well-being. The organization offers 401(k) matching and a retirement plan to help you build long-term financial security, along with health, dental, and vision insurance options, plus health savings and flexible spending accounts to manage medical expenses. You can access an employee assistance program, life insurance, and paid time off to support work-life balance and peace of mind. The company also encourages career development through professional development assistance and rewards referrals and strong performance with a referral program and bonus opportunities.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing shop environment with regular exposure to noise, dust, and operating machinery. The role requires consistent use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection, to maintain a safe workplace. The position involves repetitive tasks, standing, bending, and other physical activities throughout the shift while working with welding equipment, metal materials, and measurement tools in a production setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Fisher, IL.

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $58240.00/yr.

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.

- 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Professional development assistance - Referral program - Retirement plan - Vision insurance - Bonus opportunities

This is a fully onsite position in Fisher,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.