Mig Welder

Job Title: MIG Welder

Job Description

The Welder is responsible for fabricating and welding metal components according to blueprints and specifications. This role involves operating welding equipment, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe work environment. Parts Welders perform MIG welding on various parts such as leg stands, cab shields, engine mounts, and light bars. Additionally, they perform MIG tack welding to hold two pieces of steel together before finishing welds. Finishing VBOX Hopper Spreaders Welders execute cosmetic MIG welds visible on the finished products, including straight line and both in-position and out-of-position MIG welds, which are known for their complexity and require consistent execution.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld metal components according to blueprints and specifications.
• Perform MIG welding on parts like leg stands, cab shields, engine mounts, and light bars.
• Execute MIG tack welding to hold steel pieces in place before final welding.
• Conduct cosmetic MIG welds for finished products, ensuring aesthetic quality.
• Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect welds visually to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Collaborate with other welders, fabricators, and engineers to complete projects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques, including welding on steel and possibly aluminum.
• Experience welding stainless steel with thickness ranging from 14g to 3/4" plate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Fabrication skills, including cutting, grinding, and fitting metal parts before welding.
• Experience in using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment safely.
• Around 2-3 years of experience working as a welder in a manufacturing environment or a graduate from a welding trade school.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manual dexterity with steady hands and good hand-eye coordination.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy materials, and work in various positions.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including the use of PPE and hazard recognition.
• Attention to detail for precision in measurements and weld quality.
• Strong time management skills to meet production deadlines without compromising quality.
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills to collaborate and address welding or fabrication issues.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees by offering comprehensive health insurance plans, including prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy financial security with a 401(k) plan featuring company match and company-paid life insurance. Benefit from paid vacation, holidays, and disability insurance. The company has an excellent safety record, provides annual reviews with potential compensation increases, and offers career growth opportunities by promoting from within.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing environment that mirrors the outside temperature during the summer months. The company provides water stations and access to ice pops to help manage the heat. The work area is organized with materials laid out neatly, and forklifts operate throughout the facility, requiring awareness of the surroundings at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL 61109.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Rockford,IL 61109.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.