1st Shift MIG Welders Paying 25 - 28/hr

Welder

Join a dynamic team as a welder where you will perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum materials. You will work on projects within the rail industry, ensuring quality and precision in each weld.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to understand project specifications.
• Prepare and fabricate materials before welding to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum materials for rail industry applications.
• Conduct quality checks on completed welds to maintain high standards.
• Assist in various other areas of the plant as needed to support team operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in MIG welding.
• Experience in TIG welding.
• Proficiency with aluminum materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with fabrication processes.
• Experience in production environments.
• Skills in tape measure usage and grinding techniques.

Why Work Here?

Experience the benefits of working in a unionized environment with opportunities to become a permanent member after 90 days. Be part of a team that values safety and precision, working on impactful projects in the rail industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Libertyville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 hybrid position in Libertyville, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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 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 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.