**Job Title: Structural Steel MIG Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled welder to perform structural MIG welding on steel beams. The role involves blueprint reading, material selection, fabrication, measuring, cutting, and welding. The candidate will be responsible for making adjustments during the process and performing all layouts of materials. Comfort with tackling any directed task is essential. **Responsibilities** + Perform structural MIG welding on steel beams. + Read and interpret blueprints accurately. + Select materials for fabrication. + Measure, cut, and weld materials together. + Make necessary adjustments during the welding process. + Perform all layouts of materials. + Complete any directed tasks as required. **Essential Skills** + At least 3 years of structural welding experience on steel. + At least 3 years of experience in steel fabrication. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints independently. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + AWS Certification is highly desirable. + Experience in both structural welding and fabrication on steel is preferred. + Strong capability to take and read blueprints independently from day one. **Why Work Here?** We offer competitive benefits, including profit sharing, a 401k match, and a PPO. Join us for a supportive work environment where your expertise is valued and rewarded. **Work Environment** The work environment is a typical fabrication shop that can get hot in the summer, but fans are provided to maintain airflow. The pace is fast, and the standard working hours are from 7am to 3:30pm, with the possibility of extending to 4:30pm for overtime. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts if needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harvard, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Harvard,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 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.