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Aerotek Welder in Madison Heights, Michigan
Job Title: Welder
Job Description
Join our team as a skilled welder focusing on TIG welding of stainless steel exhaust systems ranging from 1/8" to 1/2" thick. This role is instrumental in supporting the automotive and heavy-duty industries by ensuring high-quality, low-production welding and repair welding from robotic operations.
Shift: 2nd, 4:30pm-3:00am, Monday-Thursday with some Fridays when needed,
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT OPEN TO THIS SHIFT
MUST HAVE PRIOR TIG WELDING EXPERIENCE
Responsibilities
Perform manual TIG welding on stainless steel and sheet metal hospital beds
Operate, set, and maintain manual production welding equipment to join metal components as per customer specifications.
Monitor quality, process paperwork, and maintain a clean work area to meet fast-paced production requirements.
Run robotic weld machines or Continuous Resistance Welders when manual welding demand is low.
Troubleshoot robotic weld machines and train operators as needed.
Essential Skills
2 years of experience in TIG welding, focusing on round welding.
1+ year of experience in welding stainless steel with thicknesses of 16 gauge.
1+ year of experience in blueprint reading, including weld symbols and material identification.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
3-5 years of TIG welding experience is preferred.
Experience with robotics is a plus.
Why Work Here?
We offer great insurance and benefits starting the first of the month following 60 days of employment. If medical coverage is not needed, you can opt-out and receive a weekly stipend. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your skills and contributions.
Work Environment
This role is based at the 1201 Building and involves working in a fast-paced, clean manufacturing environment. The position offers two shifts: 2nd shift from Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm to 3am, with occasional Friday shifts. The work involves operating automated tube benders, welder machines, and various robotic systems. Personal protective equipment such as steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection is required, with some areas of the facility being louder than others.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison Heights, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Madison Heights,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.