Job Information
Aerotek Welder in Watertown, Wisconsin
Job Title: Welder
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled welder who is proficient in various welding techniques and can work with mild steel and other materials. The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting blueprints and operating machinery to assist in the production process.
Responsibilities
Perform welding tasks using MIG and flux core techniques, focusing on 90% mild steel and 10% other materials.
Interpret and work from blueprints to ensure precise welding.
Weld in all positions as required by project specifications.
Operate brake press and shears to assist in the production process.
Assemble materials and equipment as needed for production.
Inspect finished products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Assist in loading raw materials to production lines and transporting raw materials across the facility.
Lift materials weighing up to 50lbs as part of the production process.
Essential Skills
Expertise in fabrication, MIG welding, and flux core welding.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
At least 3 years of MIG welding experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Having a relevant degree is a nice-to-have but not required.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package where you can choose the coverage that fits your needs, including a 401k plan with matching contributions. Our PTO policy is generous, providing up to four weeks after ten years, along with eight paid holidays and floating holidays. We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement and opportunities to move across departments. Additionally, we provide a yearly safety allowance and have invested in new machinery to enhance your work experience.
Work Environment
You will work in a quiet shop environment, where only 13 people, including management, are on the floor. The work involves collaborating in pairs, operating during the first shift from Monday through Thursday, 5:30am to 3:30pm, with optional overtime on Fridays. The company provides all necessary equipment except for a welding helmet and steel-toed shoes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Watertown, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.
Benefits/Insurance - sign up for what you need rather than having to sign up for everything 401k, 3% match (if you're contributing 100%) 2% (if you're contributing 50%) PTO: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years (PTO is prorated based on when you start) 8 paid holidays, use the floating holidays so you get one day off a month from a holiday Tuition Reimbursment Each year you get $100 to spend on anything safety related (steel toes, glasses, etc.) Provide everything besides weld helmet and steel toes
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Watertown,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.