Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Now hiring Welders! 1st and 2nd shift, $25-$32+ / hr

Job Description

Perform basic fit-up operations in preparation for welding, generally on high-turn stock and standard products. Use fixtures when available and appropriate. Provide set-up for welding operations and perform MIG welding on products with medium complexity of moving parts and medium tolerances. Regularly weld plate thicknesses up to 3 / 8" and occasionally up to 1 / 2". Ensure welds are free from defect and meet blueprint and traveler specifications. Meet welding time and quality standards as established by the organization. Ensure fit-up and weld operations are completed at a level to ensure organizational profitability. May perform minor assembly periodically and use an overhead crane to position weldments. Comply with all safety rules and regulations and ensure a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic fit-up operations in preparation for welding.
• Use fixtures when available and appropriate.
• Provide set-up for welding operations.
• Perform MIG welding on products with medium complexity.
• Regularly weld plate thicknesses up to 3 / 8" and occasionally up to 1 / 2".
• Ensure welds are free from defect and meet blueprint specifications.
• Meet welding time and quality standards.
• Perform minor assembly periodically.
• Use overhead crane to position weldments.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees by offering direct placement and immediate benefits. Enjoy a $5 / hour shift premium for the 2nd shift, work in a climate-controlled environment, and receive comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a 401k plan. Benefit from a unique profit-sharing program where 10% of profits are distributed as a bonus in December and March. Enjoy catered lunches every other week and participate in quarterly bags / corn hole tournaments. Take advantage of a tuition reimbursement program for schooling related to manufacturing, and grow within an organization that prefers to promote from within.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a manufacturing shop equipped with CNC machines, welders, and grinders, as well as assembly and shipping departments. The facility operates on two shifts : 1st Shift from 6 am to 2 : 30 pm with overtime on the front end, and 2nd Shift from 2 : 00 pm to 12 : 30 am with overtime on Fridays or longer days. As an employee-owned company, there are significant benefits to joining the team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49566.40 - $74339.20 / yr.

Health, Vision, Dental, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.