**MIG Welder** **Experience Level:** Entry Level **Type:** Production Welding **Job Summary** We’re hiring **MIG Welders** to support production of **steel and aluminum consumer and industrial storage and climbing units** . This is a **true production welding environment** focused on efficiency, consistency, and quality. Entry‑level candidates are welcome and training is provided within a structured production process. **What You’ll Do** + Operate MIG welding equipment to produce steel and aluminum parts + Set up welders, make necessary adjustments, and replace wire spools and tips + Perform tack welding and MIG welding depending on station assignment + Add components to units as required during the welding process + Retrieve parts from baskets, skids, or floor and move finished products to conveyors, baskets, or designated stacks + Perform visual and periodic measurement inspections using blueprints as a guide + Operate grinders to remove excess weld, burrs, and welding wire + Record daily production output including part/model numbers and quantities + Report equipment or mechanical issues to Maintenance or Supervisor + Monitor materials and notify leadership of shortages or production needs **Welding Environment** + All welding is **MIG welding** + Steel gauge range: **16–12 gauge** + 4‑station production line + 1st station: tack welding + Remaining stations: MIG welding and component installation **Skills & Qualifications** + MIG welding experience or training + Ability to read and follow blueprints + Familiarity with welding tools, grinders, and basic fabrication practices + Experience with flux core welding is a plus + Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment **Key Skills** MIG Welding, Welding, Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Flux Core, Production Welding ✅ **Apply today** to join a team that values quality craftsmanship, consistency, and teamwork in a structured production environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crystal Lake, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Crystal Lake,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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.