**Job Title: Welder** Job Description As a Welder, you will be responsible for performing MIG welding on structural steel. You will also use and read blueprints to fabricate steel, operate machinery lightly, and assemble parts as needed. Additionally, your role will involve grinding and cleaning up welds, as well as conducting visual inspections and testing of welds. Responsibilities + Perform MIG welding on structural steel. + Use and read blueprints for the fabrication of steel. + Operate machinery and assemble parts as needed. + Grind and clean up welds performed. + Conduct visual inspection and testing of welds. Essential Skills + 6 months of experience in MIG welding. + 6 months of experience with fabrication and layout of steel. + Ability to read blueprints and follow them accurately. + Proficient in reading a measuring tape. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Knowledge of structural welding techniques. + Experience in sheet metal fabrication. Work Environment The role is based in a fabrication environment, primarily involving sheet metal fabrication. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Mankato, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $54912.00/yr. . . . . **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Mankato,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.