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Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Looking to grow your welding skills? Join a union shop where you'll gain hands-on experience in welding and fabrication while working alongside experienced professionals. This is a great opportunity for someone with basic welding experience or training who wants to build a long-term career in the trade.

• Perform MIG welding and basic fabrication work on steel components
• Read blueprints, work orders, and tape measurements
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently
• Position, fit, and assemble parts before welding
• Weld and fabricate steel, stainless steel, aluminum, sheet metal, and other materials
• Grind, clean, and finish welds to meet quality standards
• Assist with structural assembly and production work
• Follow production schedules and quality expectations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Adhere to all safety procedures and PPE requirements

• Basic welding experience or welding school/training
• MIG welding experience preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Basic blueprint reading skills
• Comfortable using grinders and shop tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus but not required
• Experience with TIG, Stick, Flux Core, aluminum, or structural welding is a plus

• Union benefits
• Competitive pay with raises
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Career growth opportunities into advanced welding and machine operator roles
• Gain valuable experience that can support future welding certifications

This is a 2nd Shift position (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday-Friday) in an industrial fabrication shop. The environment can be hot, dusty, and fast-paced. Employees work with welding equipment, grinders, steel materials, and standard fabrication tools while following all safety requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Addison,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.