**Welder** **1st shift** **$21.40** **Dyer In** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Welder to operate both robotic and manual MIG weld machines. The position involves using various tools provided in the work area to perform welding tasks, ensuring quality through self-inspection, and repairing defective welds using the carbon air arc process, grinders, and other tools. You will also be responsible for clearing common faults in robotic welding systems, performing mechanical tasks that include using lifting devices for components over 35 lbs., and conducting routine maintenance such as wire changes and tip/nozzle replacements. Following documented procedures, standard work instructions, routings, and blueprints is crucial to ensure safe and defect-free operations. Additionally, you will conduct process and final inspections to meet quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines. + Inspect own work for quality using weld and attribute gauges. + Repair defective welds using the carbon air arc process, grinders, and other tools. + Clear common faults in robotic welding systems. + Perform mechanical tasks, including using lifting devices for components over 35 lbs. + Conduct routine maintenance such as wire changes and tip/nozzle replacements. + Follow documented procedures, standard work instructions, routings, and blueprints. + Conduct process and final inspections to ensure quality standards are met. **Essential Skills** + MIG Welding + Blueprint Reading + High School Diploma **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with grinders, fabrication, and grinding. **Why Work Here?** Recently acquired by a major company, we offer long-term opportunities for employees, including extensive training, upward mobility, and stability in work. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dyer, IN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.40 - $21.40/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 Dyer,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 10, 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.