Aerotek is hiring for a 1st Shift Mig Welder!

Job Description

As a Welder, you will examine welds for specifications, apply filler rods, clean or degrease weld joints, repair broken parts, prepare surfaces for welding, chip off excess weld, preheat work pieces, and position and clamp work pieces together. Daily use of blueprints and measurement tools to verify fabrications.

ResponsibilitiesStrike arc to generate heat and melt metal from electrode to work piece.Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement.Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.Apply filler rod manually to supply weld metal.Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece.Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter.Preheat work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.Tack assemblies together.Essential SkillsExperience with blueprints (preferred)MIG welding experience (1+ years manually welding)Basic understanding of welding fundamentalsExperience with stainless, mild, or carbon steelPositive attendance historyAssembly and structural weldingProficiency with measuring toolsAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience working in a manufacturing environmentEagerness to learnExperience with hand and power toolsComfortable working in a non-temperature controlled environmentOpen to overtimeAvailability for 1st shiftWhy Work Here?

This is a family-owned company with locations in Illinois and Michigan. As an industry leader in stationary and telescopic seating manufacturing, the company offers opportunities for promotion within the organization.

Work Environment

The work environment is non-temperature controlled, which can get very hot in the summer. It is a relatively clean, medium-sized facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Altamont, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00

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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Altamont,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 30, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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