**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled welder proficient in MIG welding. The ideal candidate must be capable of multitasking, transitioning between welding and other fabrication tasks as needed. You will work from engineering drawings and Bill of Materials to fabricate and weld components, adjusting the welder as necessary to accommodate varying thicknesses of steel. This position involves operating various tools and equipment including welders, grinders, drills, hand/power tools, measuring devices, and, if certified, overhead cranes and forklifts. The role can be in either the Panel Welding or Tank Welding departments, with Panel Welding focusing on basic straight-line welds and Tank Welding requiring more complex vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding. **Responsibilities** + Perform MIG welding tasks as needed. + Switch between welding and other areas of the fabrication department. + Work from engineering drawings and Bill of Materials to fabricate and weld components. + Adjust welder to accommodate varying thicknesses of steel. + Operate welder, grinder, drill, variety of hand/power tools, and measuring devices. + Operate overhead crane and forklift if certified. + Perform basic straight-line welds in the Panel Welding department. + Perform vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding in the Tank Welding department. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG welding. + Ability to read blueprints. + Experience in fabrication. + For Tank Welders: D1-1 certification required, D1-3 certification is a bonus. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Forklift certification is a plus. + Experience operating overhead cranes. + Knowledge of handling heavier gauge, galvanized steel processes. **Why Work Here?** Join a family-owned company that offers significant growth opportunities with the construction of a new building. We provide comprehensive Blue Cross/Blue Shield health, dental, and vision plans, a 401K with a 3% match, and annual bonuses based on company performance. Employees receive annual reviews with their direct supervisors. **Work Environment** This position is within a clean and well-organized facility where all necessary tools are provided. For Panel Welders, only the third shift is available, operating from 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM with potential overtime until 4:30 AM. For Tank Welders, we offer two shifts: the first shift from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM with potential overtime, and the third shift from 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM with potential overtime. The work environment is comfortable with doors open during the summer. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Machesney Park, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.45/hr. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Machesney Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.