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This role focuses on MIG welding and fabrication of a variety of components, taking projects from initial blueprint through to finished product. You will work on both custom and production welding jobs, maintaining tight tolerances and ensuring high-quality, structurally sound welds.

• Perform MIG welding on a range of components, ensuring strong, clean, and consistent welds.
• Carry out fabrication work, including cutting, forming, and assembling metal parts according to project specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints with confidence to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Fit and weld custom jobs, adapting techniques as needed to meet unique project requirements.
• Execute production welding tasks while maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
• Maintain tolerances typically within 1/16 inch to meet precise fabrication requirements.
• Use press brake and other fabrication equipment to form and shape metal components as required.
• Measure and verify dimensions using tape measures and other hand tools to ensure accuracy.
• Work with structural steel, stainless steel, and other materials, selecting appropriate welding processes such as MIG and flux core.
• Perform fitting and assembly of components prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area in the shop.
• Collaborate with team members in a small shop environment to meet production deadlines and quality expectations.

• 4–5+ years of MIG welding experience, with strong, consistent weld quality.
• 4+ years of fabrication experience working with metal components and assemblies.
• 3+ years of blueprint reading experience, with the ability to confidently interpret and follow detailed drawings.
• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques for various materials, including structural steel and stainless steel.
• Experience with flux core welding processes as required by specific jobs.
• Hands-on experience with press brake operation for forming and bending metal parts.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including understanding dimensions, tolerances, and weld symbols.
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances, typically within 1/16 inch, throughout the fabrication and welding process.
• Skilled in fitting components prior to welding to ensure accurate alignment and structural soundness.
• Proficient use of tape measures and related measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Capability to work in a plug-and-play fashion, stepping into the role with minimal training and guidance.

• Demonstrated confidence in working independently from blueprints to complete projects from start to finish.
• Experience in both custom fabrication work and production welding environments.
• Ability to work with structural steel and stainless steel in a variety of applications.
• Strong attention to detail and quality, with a focus on meeting or exceeding project specifications.
• Solid understanding of basic shop safety practices and willingness to follow established procedures.
• Comfort working in a small team environment and contributing to a collaborative shop culture.

You will join a close-knit, small shop environment where your experience and craftsmanship are valued and trusted. The schedule offers stability with first-shift hours and flexibility through optional overtime, supporting both work-life balance and the opportunity to increase earnings. You will work on a variety of custom and production projects, keeping the work engaging and allowing you to continuously refine your skills. The team-oriented atmosphere encourages collaboration, professional growth, and pride in producing high-quality, precision work.

This is a first-shift position in a 10-person shop, with standard hours from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and flexibility as needed. The team is currently working 9-hour days with optional 5-hour Saturdays, providing opportunities for additional hours. The environment is a hands-on fabrication and welding shop where you will use equipment such as MIG welders, flux core welding setups, press brakes, and standard measuring tools like tape measures. Work is performed on structural steel, stainless steel, and other metals, requiring attention to safety, precision, and cleanliness in the shop.

This is a Contract position based out of Racine, WI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Racine,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.