Welder

Welder - 1st Shift

Job Description

Seeking a 1st shift MIG Welder to fabricate structural and miscellaneous steel components for the construction industry. The role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, fitting, marking, placing, tacking, and MIG welding. You will have the opportunity to become GMAW (MIG) Certified for welding on structural parts if not already certified. Responsibilities include working with steel parts like beams, trusses, columns, stairs, and handrails. Additional duties may involve operating CNC machines, plasma tables, assisting in the paint/prime area, or working in the yard. Usage of overhead cranes and forklifts is required. Candidates must have their own welding helmet and jacket. We value a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for steel fabrication.
• Fit, mark, place, tack, and MIG weld structural steel components.
• Work with steel parts including beams, trusses, columns, stairs, and handrails.
• Operate CNC machines and plasma tables as needed.
• Assist in paint/prime area or yard duties.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely and effectively.

Essential Skills

• MIG welding experience on steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Team player with adaptability.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkhart, IN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elkhart,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.