Welder

MIG/TIG Welder – Up to $28/hr (DOE)

Location: Shakopee

Schedule: 1st Shift

Pay: Competitive + Weekly Pay

Why This Role Stands Out

Looking for more than just a welding job? This is an opportunity to join a clean, organized, and team-focused shop where your skills are valued and you can continue to grow. You won't just be stuck at a booth all day — you'll get hands-on experience across fabrication and production, making your workdays varied and engaging.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform MIG welding on rolled steel parts and assemblies

• Complete TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminum as needed

• Read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and weld procedures

• Inspect finished welds to ensure quality and accuracy

• Jump in on fabrication work (cutting, forming, assembling) when needed

• Help operate equipment like punch presses and presses

• Keep your workspace clean, safe, and organized

• Work alongside a tight-knit team to hit production goals

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 months of hands-on MIG welding experience

• Basic TIG welding skills

• Comfortable working with steel, stainless, and aluminum

• Willingness to jump in and help across the shop when needed

• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work

• Team player with a solid work ethic and reliability

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with metal fabrication or assembly

• Familiarity with press brakes or punch presses

Work Environment

• Clean, organized metal manufacturing facility

• Supportive, team-first culture

• Mix of welding, fabrication, and machine operation

• Stable company with growth

Why You'll Like It Here

• Family-oriented culture — people help each other out

• Opportunity to learn beyond welding

• Consistent hours + long-term stability

• A shop that values quality, safety, and teamwork

If you're looking for a hands-on welding role where you won't get stuck doing the same thing every day , this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a solid manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Shakopee,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.

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.