**Welding Lead - 1st Shift - Direct Hire** **Job Description** The candidate will be responsible for MIG welding, TIG welding, and performing finishing work. This position requires the ability to weld in flat and horizontal positions using MIG and TIG techniques. Additionally, the candidate should be able to load and unload a robotic welder, and perform TIG welding on mild and stainless steel. **Responsibilities** + Perform MIG welding on 14-18 gauge material. + Conduct TIG welding on mild and stainless steel. + Load and unload a robotic welder. + Engage in grinding and finishing tasks as needed. + Adapt to a variety of work assignments typical of a contract job shop. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding. + Experience with grinding and finishing techniques. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + MIG welding experience or a welding degree is required. **Why Work Here?** We offer great benefits, including profit sharing. Our company boasts an amazing culture with numerous company events, fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. **Work Environment** Work in a larger manufacturing environment with diverse weekly tasks typical of a contract job shop. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $35.00/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 Minneapolis,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026. **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.