Welder

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on TIG welding thin-gauge stainless steel for dairy, pharmaceutical, food, and beverage applications in a modern, air-conditioned fabrication environment. You will work directly from blueprints, perform welding and light fabrication tasks as needed, and support multiple departments while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on thin-gauge stainless steel, typically around 16 gauge, for dairy, pharmaceutical, food, and beverage grade products.
• Weld components for equipment such as cabinet washers, tanks, pressure systems, and tunnel washers while meeting strict quality and cleanliness standards.
• Work directly from blueprints to determine weld locations, dimensions, and specifications.
• Interpret welding process specifications and welding symbols to ensure accurate and consistent welds.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments according to job requirements.
• Use fabrication equipment and tools as needed, including grinding, polishing, and brake press operations when the team is short-staffed.
• Grind and polish small welds using appropriate hand and power tools to achieve required finish and appearance.
• Support multiple departments and adapt to varying tasks and priorities across the shop.
• Clean and maintain the work area, tools, and equipment to uphold safety, organization, and quality standards.
• Follow core values and safety practices, focusing on doing what is right, putting customers first, continuous improvement, safety, and consistent quality.

Why Work Here?

The role offers competitive pay raises, full benefits and insurance, and exposure to a well-rounded mix of TIG welding and fabrication duties that can significantly enhance a resume. The culture emphasizes doing what is right, putting customers first, continuous improvement, safety, and delivering consistent quality, providing a supportive environment for both experienced welders and motivated graduates from technical programs.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fabrication shop. The schedule is 1st shift with a flexible start time from 4am- 6am. Overtime is frequently available, typically on Fridays for an additional 510 hours. The environment centers on TIG welding of stainless steel with access to fabrication equipment such as grinders, polishers, and presses.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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 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)

This is a Permanent position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI.

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.