Welder 2nd Shift
Location: Saint Michael, MN
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
About the Role
We're looking for skilled welders to join our growing team on 2nd shift. Our company specializes in custom metal fabrication for major clients, producing items like display shelves and drive-through communication boxes. This role involves both TIG (65%) and MIG (35%) welding on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. While not fully custom, projects vary and offer a dynamic work experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform TIG and MIG welding on various metals (mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel)
- Read and interpret blueprints to complete welding tasks
- Use hand and power tools for fabrication and sheet metal work
- Measure, cut, and prepare sheet metal to specifications
Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in TIG and MIG welding techniques
- Ability to read and work from blueprints
- Experience with hand and power tools
- Competence in measuring and cutting sheet metal
- Minimum 6 months of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical degree or certification in welding or fabrication
- Experience operating fabrication machinery and equipment
Why Join Us?
Enjoy a laid-back, supportive environment where loyalty and hard work are valued. Regular team events, barbecues, holiday gifts (like Carhartt sweatshirts), and an annual Christmas party with games and food. No layoffs, low turnover, and a strong preference for promoting from within. Competitive pay and advancement opportunities.
Work Environment
Spacious, clean shop with updated equipment across two connected buildings. Welcoming and diverse team, including many bilingual Spanish speakers. Faith-based values and a shared passion for hunting. Supportive atmosphere with long-term employees and strong team camaraderie.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Saint Michael, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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 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.