Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Candidates will adjust welding current to proper weld configurations along with heating and forming metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, or welding equipment. Candidates will weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. They will accurately operate and read measuring devices, assemble, and weld various metal parts together. They will be doing production welding inside for 10-12 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Adjust welding current to proper weld configurations
• Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, or welding equipment
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions
• Accurately operate and read measuring devices
• Assemble and weld various metal parts together
• Perform production welding inside for 10-12 hours a day

Essential Skills

• Experience with Mig welding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Proficiency in flux core welding
• 6+ months of welding experience either through education or work
• Must pass weld test: Vertical Down weld test (wire feed/Mig)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No high school diploma/GED required

Why Work Here?

Join a team in a manufacturing environment with a supportive culture. Enjoy a structured schedule with opportunities for shift differentials and experience growth in your welding career.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment can be very warm in the summer. There are 250 full-time employees. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toed boots (no shorts). PPE required includes a welding helmet, welding vest, and steel-toed boots. Hours: 5am - 3:15pm (1st shift) Monday-Thursday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albert Lea, Minnesota

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Albert Lea,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.