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**Job Title: Pipe Welder** **Job Description** Join our dynamic team as a MIG Welder, working with a variety of small to large sheet metal and structural steel products. You will be responsible for constructing items such as guards, chutes, covers, conveyors, tanks, frames, and flumes using materials ranging from 14 gauge to 1/4" carbon steel and stainless steel. **Responsibilities** + Perform MIG welding on materials from 14 gauge through 1/4" carbon steel and stainless steel. + Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, layouts, sketches, and prototypes. + Operate MIG welding machines, regulating current and voltage for proper metal fusion. + Select appropriate materials and gauge of metal for projects. + Utilize hand power tools and hand tools to finish products. + Grind out slag, burrs, and sharp edges using portable grinders or sanders. + Inspect finished parts and mark part numbers. + Operate forklifts or overhead cranes to move parts and materials. **Essential Skills** + Proficient in MIG welding and blueprint reading. + Ability to weld on carbon steel and stainless steel materials. + Skilled in using tape measures, grinders, and other hand tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with fabrication and fitting. + Ability to follow verbal instructions concerning general requirements. + Forklift and crane operation experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Benefit from a 401K plan with up to 6% match, available after just 60 days of employment. Start with 10 days of paid vacation, increasing by one day each year up to 25 days. Additionally, enjoy PTO, floating holidays, and a supportive work-life balance. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Rockford,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025. **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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