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Aerotek Welder in Wood Dale, Illinois
Welder (TIG/MIG – Job Shop / High-Variety Production)
Job Description
This role is for a skilled TIG/MIG Welder in a high-production job shop environment, working on a wide variety of non-repetitive projects. You will set up your own jobs and equipment, interpret blueprints and welding symbols, and complete welds and fabrications from start to finish on a broad range of metals and gauges. There are multiple openings, including a Lead Welder opportunity focused on job organization and training other welders.
Responsibilities
Weld parts, components, frames, and weldments according to drawings and specifications.
Set up welding jobs independently, including machine setup, fixtures, and material preparation, with minimal repetitive work.
Operate TIG and MIG welding equipment, as well as arc or gas welding equipment with atmospheric control for complex hand welding operations.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, including welding symbols, material types, material shapes, and imperial measurements, to determine proper setup and weld requirements.
Perform basic machining math, including fractional to decimal and feet to inches conversions, to ensure accurate fabrication.
Weld a broad range of metals and alloys, including aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, cold rolled steel, and other steels, on complex precision assemblies with high strength and pressure requirements.
Position, align, and clamp components of fabricated metal products prior to welding to ensure accurate fit-up.
Set and regulate gas, current, voltage, and pressures to achieve proper penetration, fusion, and weld quality, including oxyacetylene welding operations.
Fuse dissimilar metals while maximizing weld strength and minimizing distortion.
Use measuring and inspection tools such as tape measures, calipers, machinist squares, protractors, and micrometers to verify accuracy.
Grind and polish sharp edges on workpieces as required to meet quality and safety standards.
Verify that weldments conform to drawings and specifications and make corrections or adjustments as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
Meet and maintain both quality and quantity expectations for production output.
Continuously look for ways to improve work processes, welding techniques, and individual performance.
For the Lead Welder opening: collaborate with plant leadership on job organization, help coordinate work within the welding area, and train and develop welders to improve their skills and consistency.
Essential Skills
2 or more years of TIG and MIG welding experience, or completion/attendance of a technical or trade school welding program.
Strong job shop and non-production welding experience, with the ability to handle varied and non-repetitive work.
Proficiency with TIG and MIG welding processes on aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, steel, and cold rolled steel.
Ability to weld primarily 12 gauge through 16 gauge materials and work confidently with smaller components.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and related technical information to determine proper job setup.
Capability to weld in various positions, including primarily bench work with flexibility to move as job requirements change.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a high-production job shop environment with limited repetitive work is highly beneficial.
Background in fabricating and welding complex precision assemblies with high strength and pressure requirements.
Experience welding dissimilar metals while controlling distortion and maintaining weld integrity.
Familiarity with using Lincoln and similar welding machines.
Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship in grinding, finishing, and polishing welds and edges.
Willingness to mentor and support other welders; prior leadership or training experience is a plus for the Lead Welder role.
Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in refining welding techniques and fabrication processes.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to support high-quality welding and fabrication, offering a clean, modern, and well-equipped environment. Upon permanent hire, you gain access to competitive company benefits, including medical insurance options through a major carrier with Enhanced PPO and HDHP plans and an HSA option to help you manage healthcare costs. The generous paid time off policy, including three weeks of PTO, supports work-life balance and time away from work. You will join a team that values skill development, offers opportunities to grow your welding capabilities, and encourages continuous improvement in a stable, production-oriented setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 Wood Dale,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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.