Mig Welder

Job Title: Entry Level MIG Welder – Flatbed Commercial Body Manufacturing

Job Description

Join a high-volume manufacturing facility as a MIG Welder, producing commercial flatbed bodies using horizontal and vertical welding techniques on sheet metal. You will work in a machine shop environment alongside other skilled trades professionals, contributing to the fabrication of durable, high-quality products on a stable first-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on sheet metal components, including horizontal and vertical welds, to meet production and quality standards.
• Read and follow work instructions and job specifications to complete welds accurately and efficiently.
• Set up, operate, and maintain MIG welding equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Inspect welds and finished parts for quality, ensuring proper penetration, alignment, and adherence to company standards.
• Work collaboratively with other team members in the machine shop, paint departments, and welding stations to support production goals.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling and storage of materials and equipment.
• Adapt to a large facility environment with various heavy equipment and machinery, remaining alert to potential hazards.
• Adhere to the established first-shift schedule and be available for occasional overtime when needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding, including horizontal and vertical welding on sheet metal.
• Hands-on experience operating MIG welding equipment in a production or shop environment.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and machinery in a large facility.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to inspect and verify weld quality.
• Capability to follow written and verbal instructions and work within established processes.
• Willingness to wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes and safety goggles, throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational course in welding or previous formal welding training.
• Experience working in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working in a loud environment with heavy machinery and welding stations.
• Ability to work a consistent first-shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with rare overtime.
• Basic understanding of shop safety practices and procedures.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) when hired on directly. The facility offers a stable first-shift schedule with rare overtime, supporting work-life balance. Team members work in a structured environment with clear processes, consistent hours, and opportunities to develop and apply welding skills in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large machine shop environment that can be loud and busy, with various heavy equipment, large machines, paint departments, and dedicated welding stations. The position operates on a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with rare overtime. All employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and safety goggles, with ear plugs available as needed. The setting is industrial and production-focused, requiring awareness of safety procedures and comfort working around heavy machinery and welding operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brea, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Brea,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.