MIG Welder

Company: Aerotek
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: MIG/TIG Welder Job Description Join our dynamic team as a MIG/TIG Welder, where you will be responsible for welding small and large vibration machinery and equipment. You will need to read and understand assembly prints, pick lists, weld blueprints, and sales and shop orders. This role also involves using an overhead and jib crane to move pre-welded materials or finished products. This position will pay between $22-25/hr depending on how you do on a weld test. Responsibilities Perform MIG and TIG welding on vibration machinery and equipment. Interpret assembly prints, weld blueprints, and shop orders accurately. Utilize cranes to handle pre-welded materials and finished products. Ensure quality welding in all directions, including vertical, horizontal, and overhead. Essential Skills Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Strong mathematical skills, including understanding of fractions. Experience in welding in various directions. Knowledge of rigging and fabrication. Additional Skills & Qualifications 3 years of MIG welding experience or equivalent schooling. Experience with heavy and custom MIG welding projects. Understanding of assembly processes to minimize material waste. Why Work Here? We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health, dental, and life insurance. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and a 401(K) with company match. Benefit from a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Earn double time pay after 50 hours worked and access discounts through our employee recognition platform. Save on new car purchases and health products with our Affiliate Rewards Program. Work Environment Work in a large equipment manufacturing shop with operating hours from 5:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 5:00am to 11:00am. Standard shifts are 6:00am to 2:30pm. With the current demand, employees are working 50-55 hours weekly, with plans to reduce overtime through new hires. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, Illinois. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $52000.00/yr. Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match. They also have a HSA and FSA for employees (Benefits are attached). Double Time paid after 50 hours worked. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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.

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