Find & Apply For Welder / Solderer Jobs in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

• Job Title: MIG Welder - Heavy Gauge Fabrication
• Job Description
• This role involves setting up and operating welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on heavy gauge stainless and mild steel components used in compactors, pavement maintenance, and paving machinery.

You will read and interpret blueprints, perform multi-pass welds, and support the production process in a mechanic shop-style fabrication environment, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

• Responsibilities
• + Set up, operate, and tend welding, soldering, and brazing machines in a fabrication shop environment.

+ Perform MIG welding on heavy gauge stainless steel and mild steel components, including material up to one inch thick.

+ Execute 3-pass welds and other multi-pass welds as required to meet structural and quality specifications.

+ Lay out, fit, and weld components according to blueprints, ensuring dimensional accuracy and alignment.

+ Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols to determine welding sequence, techniques, and requirements.

+ Apply knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) when working from engineering drawings.

+ Use wire feed and flux core processes as needed to complete welds on various materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, mild steel, structural steel, and sheet metal.

+ Inspect welds visually and make necessary adjustments to ensure weld quality and adherence to specifications.

+ Handle and position core product components, including those used in compactors, pavement maintenance, and paving machinery.

+ Manage individual workload to support production schedules and meet daily output targets.

+ Follow all safety procedures related to welding, including safe operation of equipment and proper use of personal protective equipment.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area and care for assigned tools and welding equipment.

• Essential Skills
• + At least 2+ years of MIG welding experience on heavy gauge steel.

+ Demonstrated experience welding from blueprints in a production or fabrication environment.

+ Working understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) as it applies to welding and fabrication.

+ Proficiency in MIG welding processes, including wire feed and flux core techniques.

+ Ability to weld stainless steel, mild steel, carbon steel, structural steel, and sheet metal.

+ Capability to perform multi-pass welds, including 3-pass welds, on material up to one inch thick.

+ Strong blueprint reading skills, including interpretation of weld symbols and tolerances.

+ Ability to safely set up, operate, and adjust welding, soldering, or brazing machines.

+ Commitment to safety practices in a fabrication and welding environment.

+ Physical ability to work on a shop floor, including standing for extended periods and handling heavy materials as required.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Students currently enrolled in a two-year welding program are encouraged and will be considered.

+ Experience with TIG welding and stick welding is beneficial.

+ Familiarity with welding in a mechanic shop or non-assembly line environment.

+ Comfort working with a variety of core product lines such as compactors, pavement maintenance, and paving machinery components.

+ Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset when producing welds.

+ Ability to work independently while contributing to a production team.

• Why Work Here?
• You will join a large, established manufacturing facility that builds and distributes the paving equipment commonly seen on construction sites, working in a true mechanic shop environment rather than on an assembly line.

The organization emphasizes respectful treatment of employees and provides consistent weekly feedback from supervisors to support your growth and development. Major holidays are celebrated with events, gifts, or prizes for all employees, reinforcing a culture of appreciation and recognition. Contractors have clear opportunities to pursue permanent roles, offering a pathway for long-term career advancement.

• Work Environment
• You will work on a shop floor fabrication environment that may involve occasional loud noises of 80 dB or higher and limited exposure to ultraviolet rays emitted by welding arcs and plasma torches.

Safety is a top priority, with strong emphasis on safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment. The company provides all welding gear and equipment except steel-toed safety boots, which you will need to supply yourself; if you have a preferred welding helmet, you are welcome to use it. This is not an assembly line setting but a mechanic shop environment where products move through different stages from start to finish. Standard shifts include a 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday) and a 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Monday to Friday).

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn Park, MN.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $26.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Brooklyn Park,MN.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• 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.