**Job Title: MIG Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform welding on mild carbon steel in various positions, utilizing their expertise in MIG welding techniques. This role requires the ability to read blueprints, utilize hand tools, and complete projects within specified target times. **Responsibilities** + Perform MIG welding on mild carbon steel (7-14 gauge, mainly 12 gauge) in horizontal, vertical, and circular positions. + Utilize grinders and other hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers. + Occasionally read blueprints to guide welding tasks. + Operate a hand cart to transport materials needed for welding. + Complete welding projects within the allotted target time, which can range from 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on experience and product complexity. + Lift up to 75 lbs as required. + Operate hydraulic welding tables effectively. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG welding. + Ability to read and interpret tape measures. + Experience in welding in vertical, horizontal, and circular positions. + Capacity to lift up to 75 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-2 years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment is preferred. **Why Work Here?** Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans, dental, and vision coverage, all available 90 days after hire. The company offers profit sharing and a 401K plan with a 5% contribution regardless of employee input. Additional perks include two weeks of vacation after one year, immediate sick day availability, and participation in a weekly attendance raffle. Social events such as holiday parties, cookouts, and occasional goodie bags add to the vibrant company culture. **Work Environment** The work environment consists of 40 welding booths equipped with hydraulic tables, fabrication machinery such as presses and saws, conveyors, and forklifts. The setting is heavy industrial, not well-lit, and can be dirty. Employees work independently in their own booths but interact with team leads or supervisors as needed. Personal protective equipment including steel toe boots, eye protection, hoods, gloves, and sleeves are required and provided. The majority of the workforce is Spanish-speaking, and the facility is non-union. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of University Park, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 University Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.