Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking Welders to operate welding equipment and produce steel and aluminum parts for consumer and industrial storage units. This role involves setting up and adjusting welding machines, and replacing welding wire and tips as needed. The position requires obtaining designated parts, placing completed products on conveyor lines, and conducting visual and measurement inspections to ensure quality standards are met, guided by blueprints.

Responsibilities

Operate welders to produce steel and aluminum parts for storage and climbing units.Set up welder, adjust settings, and replace welding wire and tips as needed.Obtain designated parts from baskets and place completed products on conveyor lines or designated areas.Perform visual and periodic measurement inspections of parts/products to maintain quality standards using blueprints.Report any mechanical problems with the welder to the supervisor or maintenance team.Record production output on daily reports, including part/model number and quantities.Operate grinder to remove excess burrs and welding wire as necessary.Monitor parts used and notify supervisor of material requirements and shortages.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in MIG welding.Ability to read and interpret blueprints.Welding certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with flux core and fabrication techniques.Familiarity with steel gauge 16 - 12.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values long-term commitment. Enjoy regular raises based on tenure, with $0.30/hour increases every four months. Benefit from weekly pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401K with company match. We also offer a Continuing Education Reimbursement Program, a Get Fit Incentive Program, two weeks of prorated vacation in the first year, and four days of personal leave.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of McHenry, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Health, vision, dental, 401k and PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in McHenry,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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