Welder - 1st & 2nd Shift

Job Title: Welder Job Description

As a Welder, you will be responsible for setting up, laying out, tacking up, and welding sheet metal or plate to construct customer parts and components. You will utilize your MIG and/or TIG welding skills to safely apply welds according to specifications, ensuring the production of completed products. You will monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials. Additionally, you will follow and maintain strict adherence to safety regulations and ensure a clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Set up, lay out, and tack-up sheet metal or plate for welding.

• Perform MIG and/or TIG welding on metal parts to construct components.

• Apply welds safely according to specifications to produce completed products.

• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent material damage.

• Ensure porosity-free TIG and MIG welding.

• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a clean work environment.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in MIG and/or TIG welding.

• Proficiency in setting up jobs from prints.

• Ability to read blueprints.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent attendance and positive attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a smaller shop with a family-like environment and access to newer equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment is a smaller shop setting, fostering a family atmosphere with newer equipment. Safety and cleanliness are prioritized, and adherence to safety regulations is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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 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.