Welder And Fabricator

As a Welder and Fabricator, you will work from drawings, layouts, and sketches to plan and lay out work, determine and select materials and gauges of metals. You will lay out sheets or structural materials to very close tolerances to achieve the desired length or form. You will also set up and operate various types of metalworking equipment, such as Mechanical Shear, CNC Press Brakes, CNC Hydraulic Saw, CNC Dual head saw, CNC punch Press, Power rolling equipment, and other machinery necessary for fabricating sheet metal parts and welded assemblies.

• Make complex setups of special machines, adjust strokes and safety devices, and ensure proper operation.
• Detect faulty materials, draw attention to excessive or recurring defects, and notify supervision of unusual equipment and operating problems.
• Perform Stick, MIG, and TIG welding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Willingness to be trained on all machines and types of welding.

• 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with welding and/or CNC machining, Press brake, MIG welder, Assembly, TIG welding, and Punch press.

• Experience with fabrication, sheet metal, calipers, and brake operations.

The facility operates with over 500 employees and is divided among three separate unions. There are two openings available, one for the 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm and another for the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm.

Join a dynamic emergency warning manufacturing company known for its commitment to employee development and training. Our workplace values teamwork and offers opportunities to learn and grow in your field.

This is a Permanent position based out of University Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $61401.60 - $61401.60/yr.

401K, health, dental, vision, union benefits

This is a fully onsite position in University Park,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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.