**MIG/TIG Welder – Direct Hire Opportunity** **Job Summary** We’re hiring an experienced MIG/TIG Welder for a direct‑placement role with a well‑established sheet metal manufacturer. This is a long‑term career opportunity, not a contract position, offering stability, growth, and immediate integration into the company’s team from day one. You’ll work with thin‑gauge materials across a variety of metals, interpreting welding prints, and supporting fabrication tasks in a clean, organized shop environment. **Key Responsibilities** + Perform precise MIG and TIG welding on thin‑gauge sheet metal. + Weld mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys. + Read and interpret blueprints to execute accurate, high‑quality welds. + Lay clean, consistent weld beads that meet or exceed quality standards. + Assist with fabrication and finishing tasks as required. + Maintain strong safety and quality practices in a production‑focused environment. **Essential Skills** + Proven MIG and TIG welding expertise. + Ability to confidently weld thin‑gauge sheet metal. + Strong blueprint reading skills. + Experience with stainless steel, grinding, and finishing work. **Preferred Experience** + Experience in precision sheet metal environments such as Lake Air, Bauer Welding, or similar shops. + This role is **not** suited for structural welders or basic production welding—ideal candidates have a fabrication-focused experience and attention to detail. **Why This Direct‑Hire Role Stands Out** + Immediate placement as a full-time employee with long-term stability. + Full benefits starting as a company employee, including: + 401k with company match + 10 paid holidays + 3 paid personal days after 90 days + Work for a company that values craftsmanship, work-life balance, and long-term employee development. + Join a team where your welding skills are recognized, appreciated, and used on high-quality, custom fabrication work. **Work Environment** + Spacious, well‑organized sheet metal shop with approximately 35 teammates. + Access to modern fabrication equipment and updated machinery. + Blue-collar, team-oriented culture built around pride in workmanship and quality output. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Wyoming, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. 401k Match, PTO built in, and full insurance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Wyoming,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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.