**Job Title: Welder and Fitter** **Job Description** This position is for a skilled Welder Fitter who will be responsible for welding using Dual Shield techniques with large wire sizes. The role involves reading blueprints, building parts, performing layouts, and selecting equipment for part layout. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to cut, fit, tack material, and weld out according to engineering production drawings, and layout workpieces per drawings without guidance. **Responsibilities** + Perform welding using Dual Shield techniques with 16" weld wire size. + Read and interpret blueprints to build parts and perform layouts. + Select equipment and plan part layout: cut, fit material, tack material, and weld out according to engineering production drawings. + Layout workpieces per drawing without guidance or using standard fixtures. + Read and use a tape measure, compass, micrometer, mag level, protractor, versa gauge, and caliper. + Weld without the use of fixtures. + Set up and adjust machines and equipment as needed to produce quality parts. **MUST Haves** + At least 3 years of MIG welding experience. + Ability to weld without fixtures. + Experience in weld layout: cut, fit, and tack material according to prints. + Proficiency in reading blueprints and interpreting weld symbols. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with large wire size and heavy material. + Ability to assemble and layout parts per prints. + Experience in structural steel fabrication. **Why Work Here?** Join a smaller shop with about 100 employees, experiencing growth due to new projects. Benefit from annual pay increases, a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, 401K, life insurance, and short-term disability at no cost to the employee. **Work Environment** Work in a large structural steel environment on a first shift basis, typically working 8-hour days. The facility is not temperature-controlled, requiring steel-toed boots and a welding helmet. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eureka, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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 Eureka,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.