Job Information
Aerotek Welder in Effingham, Illinois
MIG Welder – Entry Level
Location: Altamont, IL
Pay: $19–$23/hr
Schedule: Full-Time
Start Your Welding Career with Aerotek
Aerotek is hiring entry-level MIG Welders to join a growing manufacturing team in Altamont, IL. If you're looking to build a long-term career in welding and production, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with room for advancement.
Position Overview
As a MIG Welder, you’ll support production by performing welds on a variety of steel products. This role is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform production MIG welding on steel components
Read and interpret blueprints to complete welds accurately
Set up welding jobs using fixtures
Use hand and power tools as needed
Weld in multiple positions, including overhead, flat, and vertical
Visually inspect welds for quality
Grind welds as required
Qualifications
Previous experience using a welder (school, hobby, or work experience accepted)
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Benefits
Medical, dental, and 401(k) options
Paid training provided
Opportunities for pay increases
Weekly pay
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Effingham, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Effingham,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
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.