**Entry Level Welder** **Responsibilities** + Operate welding equipment to produce steel and aluminum parts. + Set up welder, make necessary adjustments, and replace welding wire and tips as needed. + Obtain designated parts from storage and place completed products on conveyor lines or storage areas. + Perform visual and periodic measurement inspections of parts/products to ensure conformance with quality standards. + Read and interpret blueprints to guide welding operations. + Monitor parts used and required for production, notifying supervisor of material requirements and shortages. **Essential Skills** + MUST HAVE trade school knowledge or on the job experience + Proficiency in MIG welding techniques. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Welding certification. + Experience with steel gauge 16 - 12 production welding **.** **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a production welding format. + Ability to work effectively in a team environment. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr. Paid Weekly on Thursdays Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance FSA/HSA 401K w/ Company Match Continuing Education Reimbursement Program Get Fit Incentive Program 2 weeks of vacation prorated first year 4 days of personal leave **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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. 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.