Job Title: MIG Welder

Job Description

Join our dynamic team to work on a wide variety of sheet metal and structural steel products, including guards, chutes, covers, conveyors, tanks, frames, and flumes. You will work with materials ranging from 14 gauge to 1/4-inch carbon steel and stainless steel, using your expertise in MIG welding and blueprint reading. This pays up to $25/hr and you receive a 15% shift premium.

Responsibilities

Operate MIG welding machine, regulating current and voltage for proper fusion of metals, and adjusting pressures and flow of gas or other materials.Select appropriate materials and gauge of metal for projects.Interpret and work from engineering drawings, layouts, sketches, samples, prototypes, or verbal instructions.Utilize various hand and power tools to finish products.Grind out slag, burrs, and sharp edges using a portable grinder or sander.Inspect and mark part numbers on finished parts.Operate forklifts or overhead cranes to move parts and materials.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in MIG welding.Ability to read and interpret blueprints.Experience with grinding, fitting, and finishing metal products.Knowledge of stainless steel and carbon steel welding.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a 401K plan with up to 6% match after 60 days of employment. Enjoy paid vacation starting at 10 days, with the potential to earn up to 25 days. Benefit from paid time off and holiday pay, fostering a balanced work-life environment.

Work Environment

This position requires working on the 2nd shift from 3:15 pm to 11:45 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Base shifts are 8 hours, with potential for 10-hour shifts as needed. Flexibility to work up to 8 hours on Saturdays is required. The well-lit facility, built in 1906, offers a unique character with several windows. Temperature conditions may vary; however, fans and open doors help during the summer months, and cold drinks and frozen treats are provided.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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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.

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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.

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