Welder

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Welder
Job Description

The Welder sets up and operates welding equipment to produce high‑quality metal assemblies according to blueprints and specifications. This role focuses on MIG hand welding, proper preparation of materials, and thorough quality checks to ensure each product meets established standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding equipment, including torch tips, filler rods, and flux, based on blueprints and metal thickness requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints to assemble products accurately to specification.
• Perform MIG hand welding on metal components to create strong, clean welds.
• Grind welds and finished parts to achieve required surface finish and tolerances.
• Safely operate an overhead crane to move and position products and materials.
• Conduct quality checks on welded assemblies to ensure they meet all standards and requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members and support production flow across welding and related operations.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of welding experience.
• Proficiency in MIG hand welding on metal components.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints to guide assembly and welding work.
• Capability to perform basic math, including fractions and decimals, for measurements and calculations.
• Skill in using measuring devices accurately to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience with grinding tools to finish welds and prepare surfaces.
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane for moving products and materials.
• Attention to detail and commitment to performing thorough quality checks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Comfort working around CNC equipment and welding booths.
• Strong focus on safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Willingness to cross-train and support multiple departments as needed.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that values stability and long-term opportunity. The company offers the chance to cross-train and move between different departments, helping you build new skills and broaden your experience. The business is expanding and doubling in size, creating room for advancement and career growth, and it maintains a strong commitment to avoiding layoffs throughout the year, supporting job security and continuity.

Work Environment

You will work on an open production floor in a standard manufacturing facility that includes a CNC department and dedicated welding booths. The environment is structured around production workflows, with access to welding stations, grinding equipment, and overhead cranes. You can expect a hands-on, industrial setting where safety procedures are followed closely and collaboration with other production areas is part of the daily routine.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in JACKSON,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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.

Company Description

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.