MIG Welder (ENTRY LEVEL)

Job Title: MIG Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled MIG Welder to set up, operate, and tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines. The role involves welding on heavy gauge stainless steel and mild steel, performing 3-pass welds, and working with a variety of compactors, pavement maintenance, and paving machinery. The candidate will be responsible for safely laying out, setting up, and welding components according to blueprints and managing workload in support of production.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines.
• MIG weld on heavy gauge stainless steel and mild steel.
• Perform welding up to an inch thick, including 3-pass welds.
• Work with a variety of compactors, pavement maintenance, and paving machinery.
• Safely layout, setup, and weld components according to blueprints.
• Manage workload in support of production.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of MIG welding experience on heavy gauge steel.
• Experience welding from blueprints.
• Understanding of GD&T.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Students currently in a two-year program for welding will be considered.

Why Work Here?

Join a facility renowned for being the main manufacturer and distributor of paving equipment seen on construction sites. Enjoy a mechanic shop environment that offers varied tasks from start to finish, rather than an assembly line setting. Experience excellent employee treatment with consistent feedback from supervisors and celebrations or gifts given during major holidays. Begin your journey through an agency for faster onboarding, with opportunities to transition to permanent positions through contract buyout.

Work Environment

This role is based on the shop floor in a fabrication environment, where occasional loud noises and exposure to UV rays from welding are present. Safety is paramount, with all welding gear and equipment provided except for steel-toed safety boots, which candidates must supply themselves. Personal welding helmets are welcome. Work hours are available on 2nd shift from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and 3rd shift from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, Monday through Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Park, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Brooklyn Park,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.