**Job Title: Welder / Fabricator** **Job Description** Join a medium-sized company that specializes in producing overhead cranes and undertaking diverse job shop work. As a Welder/Fabricator, you will be involved in welding metal components using various arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as machine parts, plant equipment, and structural weldments. **Responsibilities** + Weld metal components together using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. + Fabricate or repair products including machine parts, plant equipment, and structural weldments. + Read and interpret prints, engineering drawings, and written instructions. + Work in additional areas such as manual machining and assembly when required. + Operate forklifts, cranes, slings, and hooks proficiently. + Perform tasks requiring physical activity, including lifting up to 75 lbs, crouching, standing, and twisting. **Essential Skills** + 3 years of fabrication experience. + 3 years of experience in manufacturing or completion of technical school. + 3 years of experience in MIG welding. + Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints. + Proficiency in operating forklifts, cranes, slings, and hooks. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. + Experience with TIG welding is a bonus. + Flexibility to work in various areas such as assembly and paint preparation. + Ability to work under a helmet approximately 40% of the time. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy great benefits that cost employees very little, making them the best in town. The company offers a stable work environment with a 90-business day contract-to-hire opportunity. Flexibility in balancing personal life is valued and reciprocated, fostering a supportive workplace culture. **Work Environment** The work environment regularly exposes employees to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals, making the use of PPE mandatory and provided. Hearing protection is also required. The facility features very large ceilings and comprehensive venting systems. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waite Park, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/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 Waite Park,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 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.