**Aerotek is hiring MIG Welders! ($22-26/hr)** **Job Description** Step into a hands-on role as a MIG Welder and be part of a team that turns raw metal into precision-crafted components! You'll work on a dynamic mix of sheet metal and structural steel projects, shaping everything from guards and chutes to covers and conveyors. Whether it's carbon or stainless steel, from 14-gauge to 1/4”, your skill and artistry will bring essential structures to life. This position will pay based on a weld test between $22-$26/hr **Responsibilities** + Perform MIG welding on carbon and stainless steel materials, ranging from 14-gauge to 1/4”. + Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches with accuracy to ensure top-quality results. + Adjust welding equipment for optimal fusion and durability of metals. + Select the best materials and gauges for each project, ensuring strength and efficiency. + Utilize hand and power tools to refine and perfect each product. + Remove slag, burrs, and sharp edges with grinders or sanders for a smooth finish. + Inspect completed parts and label them with part numbers for easy identification. + Safely operate forklifts or overhead cranes to move materials and keep the workflow smooth. **Essential Skills** + Over 3 years of MIG welding experience in a custom welding environment + Able to read welding blueprints + Experience with both carbon steel and stainless steel welding + Ability to regulate welding equipment for optimal results **Why Work Here?** + Enjoy a full range of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. + Secure your future with a 401(k) plan, featuring up to a 6% company match after just 60 days. + Take advantage of generous time off—starting with 10 vacation days and increasing annually up to 25, plus PTO and floating holidays. + Be part of a workplace that prioritizes work-life balance and fosters a positive, supportive team environment. **Work Environment** + Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM + Optional Overtime: Up to 8 hours on Saturdays as needed **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 Jul 30, 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.