Flux Core Welder

Job Description

Welders support custom metal fabrication projects involving carbon steel, stainless steel, and other industrial metals. Perform MIG and Flux-cored welding on various metal components, utilizing flux-core welding for strong and reliable heavy steel work without always needing shielding gas.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints and welding drawings to complete jobs accurately.Collaborate with production and engineering personnel as required.Maintain consistency with project specifications, material requirements, and quality standards.Operate within shop conditions involving common welding hazards such as fumes, burns, noise, and exposure to grinding and industrial machinery.Work independently using effective time-management skills.Uphold safety procedures and proper use of PPE at all times.

Essential Skills

Experience with flux core and MIG welding.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding drawings.Mechanically inclined with knowledge in welding, fitting, and fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in tight or elevated spaces.Knowledge of welding shop hazards and safe operation of tools and equipment.Experience in steel fabrication or machining environments preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy premium insurance coverage, a 100% match on 401K contributions, and regular bonuses in June and December. Benefit from annual raise opportunities averaging $1.50, with potential for $2 based on performance. Join a team where the average employee tenure is 29 years, reflecting a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

Operate on the 2nd shift with a differential, with training from 7am to 3:30pm. Enjoy weekends off as Saturday and Sunday are non-working days. Work within a dynamic and collaborative environment equipped with necessary tools and safety equipment to ensure a productive and safe workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belvidere, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Belvidere,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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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