MIG Welder
Aerotek
Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005958707
Job Title: MIG Welder
Job Description
Join our team to set up, operate, and tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines. You will perform MIG welding on a combination of heavy gauge stainless steel and mild steel, handling materials up to an inch thick and executing 3-pass welds. This role involves working with a core product line that includes compactors, pavement maintenance, and paving machinery.
Responsibilities
- Safely layout, setup, and weld components according to blueprints.
- Perform MIG welding on heavy gauge stainless steel and mild steel.
- Handle welding tasks involving materials up to an inch thick, including 3-pass welds.
- Manage workload to support production needs.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years of MIG welding experience on heavy gauge steel.
- Experience in welding from blueprints.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Students currently enrolled in a two-year program for welding are encouraged to apply.
Why Work Here?
Work in a dynamic mechanic shop environment, not an assembly line. The company values its employees, providing consistent weekly feedback from supervisors. Enjoy celebrations and gifts during major holidays. Start through an agency for a quicker onboarding process, and once a contractor, apply for permanent positions for potential contract buyout.
Work Environment
The role is based on the shop floor in a fabrication environment, with occasional exposure to loud noises and ultraviolet rays from welding equipment. Safety is paramount, with all welding gear provided except for steel-toed safety boots, which candidates must bring. Shifts available include 1st shift (6:00pm-2:00pm) 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:00pm) Monday to Friday.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Park, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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)
This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Park,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.
Contact Information
Email: jbeinke@aerotek.com
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