**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** As a welder, you will be responsible for striking an arc to generate heat for melting and depositing metal from the electrode to the workpiece, effectively joining edges of workpieces. You will manually guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining the length of the arc and speed of movement to achieve the specified depth of fusion and bead. Welding will be performed in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions, while examining welds for bead size and other specifications. **Responsibilities** + Strike arc to generate heat and melt metal from electrode to workpiece + Guide electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead + Weld in various positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead + Examine weld for bead size and specifications + Apply filler rod manually to supply weld metal + Clean or degrease weld joint or workpiece + Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes + Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces + Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter + Preheat workpiece with hand torch or heating furnace + Position and clamp workpieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture + Tack assemblies together **Essential Skills** + Experience with MIG welding (1+ years manually welding) + Ability to read and interpret blueprints + Basic understanding of welding fundamentals + Experience with stainless, mild, or carbon steel + Positive attendance history + Assembly and structural welding experience + Proficient in using measuring tools **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience working in a manufacturing environment + Eagerness to learn and grow + Experience with hand and power tools + Comfortable working in non-temperature controlled environment + Willingness to work overtime + Available for 1st shift work **Why Work Here?** Join a family-owned company with a strong presence in Illinois and Michigan that is an industry leader in stationary and telescopic seating manufacturing. Enjoy opportunities for career growth and promotion within the company. **Work Environment** Work in a non-temperature controlled environment which can get very hot during the summer. The facility is medium-sized and relatively clean. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Altamont, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Altamont,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.