Entry Level Welder

Entry Level Welder Job Description Join our team as a Welder, where you will play a crucial role in operating welding equipment to create steel and aluminum parts for consumer and industrial storage and climbing units. You will be responsible for setting up and adjusting the welder, replacing spools of welding wire and tips, and ensuring the quality of the products by conducting visual and measurement inspections using blueprints as a guide. Responsibilities Operate welders to produce steel and aluminum parts. Set up welder and make necessary adjustments. Replace spool of welding wire and tips as needed. Obtain designated parts and place completed products on conveyor lines or designated areas. Perform visual and periodic measurement inspections to maintain quality standards. Report mechanical problems with the welder to the supervisor or maintenance. Record production output on daily reports, including part/model number and quantities. Operate a grinder to remove excess burrs and welding wire. Monitor parts used for production and notify the supervisor of material requirements and shortages. Essential Skills Proficiency in MIG welding. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Experience in a production welding format. Additional Skills & Qualifications Welding certificate. Experience with flux core and fabrication. Why Work Here? We offer a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with company match, and a continuing education reimbursement program. Benefit from our Get Fit Incentive Program, two weeks of vacation prorated in the first year, and four days of personal leave. Raises are provided based on tenure, and compensation is paid weekly. Work Environment Work in a clean, well-lit facility that is comfortable, although not temperature controlled. Join a respectful team culture where the supervisor maintains an open-door policy for everyone. The facility currently has six production lines with plans to add a seventh. The position is for the 2nd shift, running from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with some overtime required. A shift differential is provided for this schedule. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $49920.00/yr. Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, & 401k Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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.

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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.

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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.