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MIG Welder - Entry Level
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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,212 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- MIG Welder | 1+ Year Experience | Weekly Pay | Overtime Available
- $19-$24/hr | Contract-to-Hire | Immediate Openings
- We're hiring MIG Welders for a growing fabrication shop in Fort Worth, TX. This is a great opportunity for welders with at least 1 year of experience who want steady hours, weekly pay, and overtime potential. You'll be welding mild steel using
- .035 hard wire
- , working from blueprints and weld symbols, setting up your own machine, fitting your own parts, and producing high-quality welds in a fabrication environment.
- Why Apply?
- ✅ Weekly Pay ✅ Overtime Available ✅ 1+ Year Experience Required ✅ Contract-to-Hire Opportunity ✅ Full-Time Hours ✅ Long-Term Growth Potential ✅ Fabrication Shop Environment ✅ Immediate Interviews
- Available Shifts
- 1st
Shift:
- Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- 2nd
Shift:
- Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Employees typically work extended shifts and should be available for overtime, schedule adjustments, and occasional weekend work based on production needs.
- Responsibilities
- + Perform MIG welding using .
035 hard wire
+ Weld mild steel ranging from 1/8" to 1/2" thick, with occasional projects up to 1"
+ Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
+ Set up welding machines, including voltage and amperage adjustments
+ Fit up and align parts using fixtures and jigs
+ Produce clean, smooth welds that meet quality standards
+ Verify dimensions using measuring tools
+ Follow shop safety and quality procedures
- Qualifications
- + At least 1 year of MIG welding experience + Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols + Experience setting up your own welding machine + Ability to fit and prepare parts for welding + Ability to accurately read a tape measure + Strong attention to detail and quality
- Preferred Experience
- + Fabrication shop welding + FCAW / Flux Core welding + Manufacturing or production environment experience
- Pay•$19.
00 - $24.00 per hour
- Pay is based on welding ability, fabrication experience, blueprint reading skills, and overall qualifications.
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Fully Onsite
- Apply Today
- If you're an experienced MIG Welder looking for
- weekly pay, overtime opportunities, and long-term career growth
- , apply today. Interviews are being scheduled immediately.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $19.
00 - $24.00/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 Fort Worth,TX.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.