MIG Welder

Join a growing, employee-owned manufacturing company that creates high-quality equipment used by communities and families across the country. This is more than a welding job. It's an opportunity to become part of a company where employees share in the success through an industry-leading ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), monthly production bonuses, and quarterly profit-sharing programs.

'05; Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) - Build long-term wealth through company ownership

'05; Monthly Production Bonuses - Earn additional income based on performance

'05; Quarterly Profit Sharing - Share directly in the company's success

'05; 401(k) with Generous Company Match

'05; Additional Employer Retirement Contributions

'05; Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

'05; Clean, Organized Manufacturing Environment

'05; Free Onsite Nursing & Mental Health Support

'05; Stable Company with Multiple Facilities and Long-Term Growth

If you're looking for a welding career where your hard work is rewarded beyond your hourly wage, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, black steel, and alloys, with a primary focus on mild steel fabrication.
• Weld thinner gauge materials up to 1/8" thick while maintaining high-quality workmanship and precision.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Use welding fixtures to properly position and secure components for assembly.
• Move fixtures and materials into welding bays as needed.
• Measure and fit parts accurately using a tape measure down to 1/32".
• Complete fitting, fabrication, welding, and finishing work according to production requirements.
• Utilize MIG welding equipment and assist with flux core and stick welding processes when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized welding booth.
• Collaborate with production team members to achieve quality, productivity, and safety goals.

• Minimum of 1 year of recent MIG welding experience OR completion of formal welding training.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints.
• Ability to pass a blueprint reading assessment.
• Strong tape measure skills with accuracy to 1/32".
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience welding mild steel in a production or fabrication environment.
• Familiarity with fixture welding and fabrication drawings.
• Basic knowledge of flux core and stick welding.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Two-year welding degree or technical diploma.
• Pipe welding experience.
• Previous fabrication shop experience.
• Experience working with stainless steel, aluminum, black steel, and various alloys.
• Strong fitting and fabrication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and craftsmanship.

Work in a clean, modern manufacturing facility with dedicated welding booths designed for safe and efficient production. You'll join a team-focused culture that values quality, organization, safety, and employee well-being while producing products that positively impact children and communities nationwide.

Few manufacturing companies offer the long-term financial advantages available here. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), monthly production bonuses, quarterly profit sharing, company-matched 401(k), and additional retirement contributions, employees have multiple opportunities to build wealth while advancing their careers.

Apply today to join an employee-owned company where your work, your contributions, and your future truly matter.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Delano,MN.

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.