Position Type: Full Time | Shift: 1st | Estimated Pay: $23.83 - $35.74 per hour 1st SHIFT WELDER Job Description Are you a skilled welder looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Join our 1st shift welding team where we prioritize your professional development and offer multiple levels for advancement. Our air-conditioned shop provides a comfortable work setting, allowing you to focus on refining your skills. We are committed to investing in our employees, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that will take your welding career to the next level. Be a part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and your future success! (See the cool projects you might get to work on here: https://www.caldwellinc.com/blog This position is responsible for fabricating & welding processes on heavy lifting equipment. • Performs basic fit up operation in preparation for welding. Generally welds stock and standard products that may require the use of fixtures. • Performs MIG welding on products with low complexity of moving parts. Regularly welds plate thicknesses up to 1/4" • Meets welding time and quality standards, as established by the organization. • Uses overhead crane to position weldments. • Demonstrates the Caldwell Values in all work activities • Maintains a safe work environment. Reports defective tools and equipment. • Complies with all safety rules and regulations. Requirements • Minimum High School or equivalent education • Minimum 3 years welding experience Minimum 3 years fit-up experience • Demonstrated proficiency welding up to 3/8” • Experience with metal core spray transfer using O45 and O52 diameter wire preferred • Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints • Demonstrated ability to perform layout work for drilling • Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills • Ability to use hand plasma and air arc tools • Certified for overhead crane and forklift • Ability to earn a Caldwell MIG welding certificate Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, employee is continuously required to stand, frequently required to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, engage in repetitive use of hands; and occasionally must bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, push/pull, lift up to 50 pounds and talk and listen.
See More Details >>Aerotek is hiring a MIG Welder! Job Description Join our skilled fabrication team as a MIG Welder, where you'll work on a wide variety of sheet metal and structural steel projects. From guards and chutes to covers and conveyors, your craftsmanship will help bring essential components to life. You'll be welding materials ranging from 14-gauge to 1/4” carbon and stainless steel. Responsibilities • Perform MIG welding on carbon and stainless steel components. • Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and sketches accurately. • Adjust welding equipment to ensure proper fusion of metals. • Select appropriate materials and metal gauges for each project. • Use hand and power tools to finish and refine products. • Remove slag, burrs, and sharp edges using grinders or sanders. • Inspect completed parts and label them with part numbers. • Operate forklifts or overhead cranes to move materials safely. Essential Skills • Proficiency in MIG welding techniques. • Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills. • Experience with both carbon steel and stainless steel welding. • Ability to regulate welding equipment for optimal results. • Skilled in using grinders, sanders, and other finishing tools. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience working from engineering layouts and prototypes. • Familiarity with operating forklifts and overhead cranes. Why Work Here? • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with up to 6% company match after 60 days. • Generous Time Off: Start with 10 days of vacation, increasing annually up to 25 days, plus PTO and floating holidays. • Supportive Culture: We value work-life balance and a positive team environment. Work Environment • Schedule: 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Optional Overtime: Up to 8 hours on Saturdays as needed Qualified or interested candidates may apply to this posting or contact SaraRosasat(815-394-55211)-/-srosas@aerotek.com-for additional information on this position and/or other openings. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Rockford,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2025. 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.
See More Details >>Description: • Mig weld on various metals: Mild Steel: ¼”, 7 gauge & 11 gauge; in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, efficiently while producing an output that is thorough and exact • Operate power/hand tools, measuring devices, grinders and instruments in the weld process. • Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, diagrams, tape measure and other written instructions or procedures. • Test products per the inspection procedure • Perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while maintaining high quality and on-time delivery • Support all areas of the production area as required Requirements: • Requires lifting and carrying up to 50lbs. • At least 2 years’ experience as a Mig Welder • Ability to stand, kneel and squat for duration of shift • Must be willing to submit and pass pre-employment drug screening and background check • Starting pay depends on welding and work experience
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Rockford, IL, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both practical skills and industry certifications. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Rockford, IL, welders can expect to earn around $282.33 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $108,000 annually. The demand for welders is driven by infrastructure development and manufacturing growth, offering a promising career path with strong earning potential and job stability.
