MIG Welder – All Shifts Available (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
JOB IS LOCATED IN University Park, Illinois, 60484, United States
Will considered experience welders, as well as trade school graduates!
Starting Pay: $19.50/hour plus differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.
Potential for pay increases based on performance
Shifts:
1st shift: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
2nd shift: 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM
3rd shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM
Job Overview:
We are hiring MIG Welders to work in a manufacturing environment welding mild steel. You will work in your own welding booth and complete parts based on production goals.
Responsibilities:
Perform MIG welding on mild steel (mostly 12 gauge)
Weld in horizontal and vertical positions
Use grinders and basic hand tools
Read blueprints when needed
Move materials using carts
Meet production goals
Keep work area clean and safe
Requirements:
MIG welding experience
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
Experience using hand tools (grinders, wrenches, etc.)
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Preferred (not required):
1+ year of welding experience
Welding school or certification
Experience in fabrication or production
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Profit sharing
Paid time off
Work Environment:
Industrial manufacturing facility with individual welding booths. Equipment includes welding tables, presses, and saws. PPE required (some provided).
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kankakee, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Kankakee,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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.
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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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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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.
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.