**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled welders to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for adjusting welding current to proper configurations and heating and forming metal parts using hand tools, torches, or welding equipment. You will weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, accurately operate measuring devices, and assemble various metal parts together. This role involves production welding inside for 10-12 hours a day. **Responsibilities** + Adjust welding current to proper weld configurations. + Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, or welding equipment. + Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. + Accurately operate and read measuring devices. + Assemble and weld various metal parts together. + Perform production welding inside for extended hours. **Essential Skills** + Experience with MIG welding and blueprint reading. + Ability to perform stick and wire feed welding. + 6-plus months of welding experience through education or work. + Must pass a Vertical Down weld test with wire feed/Mig. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + No requirement for a high school diploma or GED. + Proficiency in brazing techniques. **Work Environment** You will be working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, which can be dusty and very hot in the summer. There are some smells from paint fumes. Our team consists of 260 employees. The dress code includes jeans and a T-shirt, and the company provides PPE such as a hard hat or bump cap, eye protection, a vest, and ear plugs. Steel toe boots are required. **Why Work Here** Join a team where safety is a priority, with all necessary PPE provided. Work alongside a large team in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefits of flexible hours and the opportunity to develop your skills in a challenging and rewarding role. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dodge Center, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Dodge Center,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.