**_Welder- Weekly Pay- Start ASAP_** **_Location: Watertown, SD_** **_Pay: $22-$30/hour_** **_Hours: Monday-Friday, Various Shifts Available_** _The position involves reading and interpreting blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements. You will connect cables from the welding unit to obtain the correct amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by work instructions._ **_Responsibilities:_** + _Read and interpret blueprints and machine drawings to understand welding requirements._ + _Connect welding unit cables to achieve specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse._ + _Manually guide electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining arc length and speed to form the specified depth of fusion and bead._ + _Evaluate the quality of welds based on the color of metal, sound of the weld, and the size of the molten puddle._ **_Essential Skills:_** + _Proficiency in Mig welding and Tig welding._ + _Experience in blueprint reading and interpretation._ + _Ability to perform fabrication tasks._ + _A minimum of 2 years of welding experience._ **_Additional Skills & Qualifications:_** + _Experience as a Mig welder._ + _Strong attention to detail and safety._ **_Why Work Here?_** _Join a team that values precision and craftsmanship. Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth and development._ **_APPLY-APPLY-APPLY_** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watertown, SD. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Watertown,SD. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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.