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Aerotek MIG Welder (JOIN FAST) in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
Job Title: MIG Welder – Aluminum & Sheet Metal Fabrication
Job Description
This role focuses on high-volume MIG welding of primarily aluminum components for building products in a production manufacturing environment. You will perform horizontal and vertical welds on a variety of materials and thicknesses, inspect your own work, and contribute to a collaborative fabrication team that values quality, consistency, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
Perform horizontal and vertical MIG welding on a variety of materials, with approximately 90% aluminum, 6% steel, and 3% stainless steel.
Weld materials ranging from 18-gauge sheet metal to 3/8" thickness, maintaining consistent quality and bead appearance.
Use a variety of welding wires, including .360 wire, 4043 wire, 5356 wire, and .035 wire as needed for different applications.
Perform a small amount of TIG welding as required for specific projects or components.
Read and interpret weld blueprints and welding symbols to understand job requirements and specifications.
Inspect your own welds using visual inspection methods to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
Produce welds that meet certification requirements where applicable and follow established procedures.
Work in a production-focused environment to fabricate building products such as access doors, entrance grates, floor doors, fire cabinets, roof hatches, smoke vents, and stair treads and nosings.
Use hand tools and grinding equipment to prepare, finish, or clean welds and fabricated parts.
Collaborate with a team of 4–5 welders on your shift, supporting a team-first culture and sharing best practices.
Maintain a clean and organized welding bay and follow all safety rules and facility guidelines.
Operate welding and fabrication equipment provided by the company and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
Essential Skills
At least 1 year of welding experience, gained either through formal schooling or on-the-job work.
Proficiency in MIG welding in both horizontal and vertical positions.
Ability to read and interpret weld blueprints and welding symbols.
Experience welding aluminum in a production or fabrication environment.
Ability to work with sheet metal and various material thicknesses from 18-gauge to 3/8".
Familiarity with using wire feed welding equipment.
Capability to perform visual inspection of welds to assess quality and conformity.
Comfort working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials.
Ability to use hand tools and grinding equipment safely and effectively.
Willingness to perform production-style welding in a manufacturing setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of welding experience, either from school or on-the-job, is preferred.
Experience with fabrication work, including fitting and assembly of welded components.
Production MIG welding for building products or similar manufactured goods.
Experience with flux core welding processes.
Strong blueprint reading skills for fabrication and assembly work.
Comfort working in a high-volume manufacturing environment with set production goals.
Why Work Here?
The organization emphasizes flexibility and strives to accommodate employees’ scheduling needs, including part-time options when consistency is maintained. Team members benefit from strong, people-focused leadership and a culture where employees are treated with respect and fairness. Once hired directly, employees gain access to robust benefits and the opportunity to earn additional income through extra hours. The company promotes a team-first mentality, supports long-term tenure, and offers a stable environment where skilled welders can grow, refine their craft, and build a lasting career.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large manufacturing facility that produces a wide range of building products, including access doors, entrance grates, floor doors, fire cabinets, roof hatches, smoke vents, and stair treads and nosings. The environment includes assembly, warehouse, and fabrication areas and is more industrial than clean-room, reflecting an active production setting. Each welder works in a dedicated welding bay on the manufacturing floor, with welding equipment provided except for the helmet. The facility operates with a strong culture and team-first mentality, and many employees have long tenure in the fabrication areas. This is primarily production-style work with a focus on consistency and throughput. The facility maintains a strict no-smoking policy anywhere on the property. Dress is typical for industrial welding and fabrication, with appropriate protective clothing and safety gear required while working on the floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.05 - $24.05/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 MINNEAPOLIS,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.