Mig Welder

Job Description

Job Description

MIG Welder (Day Shift)

Job Description

As a Welder, you will create strong and durable welds by striking an arc to melt and deposit metal from an electrode onto work pieces, joining their edges. You will manually guide the electrode or welding gun along the weld line, maintaining precision to form the desired depth and bead, judged by the color of the metal, sound of the weld, and the size of the molten puddle. Welding will be performed in various positions including flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead. Your role will involve examining welds for bead size and specifications, applying filler rods, cleaning weld joints, repairing broken parts, and preparing surfaces for welding.

Responsibilities

• Form arc to melt and deposit metal onto work pieces.
• Guide electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth and bead.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
• Preheat work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Tack assemblies together.

Essential Skills

• Blueprint reading (preferred)
• 1+ years of MIG welding experience
• Basic understanding of welding fundamentals
• Experience with stainless, mild, or carbon steel
• Positive attendance history
• Experience in structural welding and using measuring tools

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Eagerness to learn
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Comfortable working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• Open to overtime
• Availability for 1st shift

Why Work Here?

Join an industry leader in stationary and telescopic seating manufacturing. Enjoy opportunities for performance raises upon going direct, yearly cost of living raises, and chances for advancement within the company. Benefit from a comprehensive package including 401k, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision benefits.

Work Environment

The facility is medium-sized and relatively clean, though it is non-temperature controlled and can become very hot in the summer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Effingham, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Effingham,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

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.

Company Description

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.