**Job Title: Structural Welder : $20 to $28 per hour** **Job Description** Candidates will be welding on structural mild steel on trusses and steel stairs/railing. Need to be strong with thicker metals and full penetration. The thickest material would be 2 inches. It is all custom work, production welders don't work well here. 95% of the work is 5/16 single pass. Everything they weld is in position. No jigs, fixtures, or turn tables. Parts range from 5-6 ft to 60 ft. Dual shield flux core. .045 wire. **Responsibilities** + Weld structural mild steel on trusses and steel stairs/railing. + Perform custom work with no jigs, fixtures, or turn tables. + Operate overhead crane. + Perform plasma cutting on structural steel. + Lift up to 70 lbs utilizing overhead crane. + Conduct deep penetrating welds with MIG feed. **Essential Skills** + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols. + 2-year technical degree or 2+ years of on-the-job experience with MIG and Flux Core on Mild Steel. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Fitting experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Our Client is a family-owned and operated shop that services commercial building contractors. The role offers lots of overtime and the opportunity to gain knowledge in pipefitting skills. Employees will eventually learn to fully lay out, fit, and weld pipes. Welders and owners have the opportunity to get to know customers and the projects they are working on. The company likes to involve welders in customer interactions, allowing them to understand the projects better. The manager treats everyone right, offers bonuses based on production, and fosters a friendly and enjoyable work environment. **Work Environment** The work takes place in a large, dirtier shop environment. Employees will be required to wear welding helmets and steel-toed boots. The dress code includes jeans and a T-shirt or sweatshirt. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Plain, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 • 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 Maple Plain,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 29, 2024. **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.