**Job Title: MIG Welder** **Job Description** We are looking for a dedicated MIG Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in welding on mild carbon steel in various positions and will be comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to read blueprints, and the physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs. **Responsibilities** + Weld on mild carbon steel (7-14 gauge, mainly 12 gauge) in horizontal, vertical, and circular positions. + Use a grinder and other hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers. + Read blueprints occasionally to guide welding projects. + Use a hand cart to pull orders and transport materials as needed. + Complete projects within the allotted target time, which can range from 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on experience and product complexity. + Operate a hydraulic welding table. + Spend approximately 90% of the day performing MIG welding and 10% transporting materials and using hand tools. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG welding. + Ability to read a tape measure accurately. + Experience welding in vertical, horizontal, and circular positions. + Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-2 years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment is preferred. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package that kicks in 90 days after direct hire. Our benefits include five Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans with low rates for employees, dental, and vision coverage. We provide profit sharing and a 401K plan, where the company pays 5% regardless of employee contribution. Employees enjoy two weeks of vacation after one year and receive one sick day right at the time of hire. We also hold an attendance raffle every Friday with prizes ranging from $100 to $250 in Amazon or Speedway gift cards. We host parties, holiday events, cookouts, and occasionally provide goodie bags and Christmas gifts based on company profit, including company shirts and potential bonuses. **Work Environment** The work environment consists of 40 welding booths equipped with hydraulic tables, fabrication machinery (presses, saws, manual machinery), conveyors, and forklifts. The facility is not well-lit and is a dirty, heavy industrial environment. Currently, there are 36 welders on the first shift and 15 on the second shift. The candidate will work independently in their own welding booth but will interact with their team lead or supervisor throughout the day. PPE, including steel-toe boots, eye protection, hoods, gloves, and sleeves, is required and provided. The workplace is non-union, and 65% of employees are Spanish-speaking. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of University Park, Illinois. **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.