Welder
Aerotek • Rockford, IL • Posted June 20, 2026
About the Role
**Fit-up Welder**
**Custom Fabrication | Growth & Skill Development**
We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our custom job shop fabrication team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, can work independently, and enjoys hands‑on welding in a project‑based environment. You’ll set up your own equipment, weld to print, and inspect your work before it moves to the next stage of production.
**What we're looking for:**
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Perform MIG welding on mild steel, sheet metal, and heavy plate (as applicable)
+ Weld parts according to blueprints, layouts, and work orders
+ Independently set up welding equipment, including selecting proper wire size based on material type and thickness
+ Fit and assemble parts prior to welding to ensure proper alignment
+ Read and interpret blueprints to determine weld locations, dimensions, and sequencing
+ Use basic shop math to verify measurements (down t...
**Custom Fabrication | Growth & Skill Development**
We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our custom job shop fabrication team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, can work independently, and enjoys hands‑on welding in a project‑based environment. You’ll set up your own equipment, weld to print, and inspect your work before it moves to the next stage of production.
**What we're looking for:**
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Perform MIG welding on mild steel, sheet metal, and heavy plate (as applicable)
+ Weld parts according to blueprints, layouts, and work orders
+ Independently set up welding equipment, including selecting proper wire size based on material type and thickness
+ Fit and assemble parts prior to welding to ensure proper alignment
+ Read and interpret blueprints to determine weld locations, dimensions, and sequencing
+ Use basic shop math to verify measurements (down t...