Structural Welder Lead

Job Title: Structural Welder Lead

Job Description

Seeking a Lead Structural Welder looking to be part of a industrial manufacturer starting a welding department. In this role you will be handling structural welding on construction skids Frames using GMAW processes, including spray transfer, pulse, short circuit, and flux-cored welding. You will support the training and mentorship of other welders, emphasizing workmanship, safety, and procedural adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift in performing structural welding using GMAW processes.

• Support training and mentoring of welders on workmanship, safety, and procedures.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts within the welding department.

• Fabricate and weld large structural assemblies to code and specification.

• Read and interpret detailed blueprints, drawings, and AWS welding symbols.

• Layout parts and assemblies accurately prior to welding.

• Identify fabrication challenges and develop practical solutions.

• Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts as required.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding area.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising welding personnel.

• 5+ years of GMAW welding experience.

• Experience in structural welding on large assemblies.

• Ability to pass AWS D1.1 2G GMAW spray transfer and 3G flux-cored welding qualification tests.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Crane operation experience.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and AWS weld symbols.

• Ability to perform precise fit-up and layout in production fixtures.

• Understanding of structural steel behavior and material thickness variation.

• Safe operation of overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts.

Benefits

• Scheduled pay raises equaling 5 dollars in over two years

• 4% 401k matching

• Quarterly bonuses

• Raise once getting MIG pulse certified with CWI on site

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance company paid

• Full PPE provided, including 3M PAPR welding hood

• Raise once getting MIG pulse certified

• Life insurance

• Family-owned and promote from within

Work Environment

Join a growing structural manufacturing environment featuring recent building additions and renovations, creating an open and spacious workplace. The atmosphere supports collaboration and efficiency, with modern facilities and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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 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.