Robotics Welder

Job Title: Robotic MIG Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on operating a robotic MIG welder to produce standard and stock products with medium complexity and tolerances. You will prepare and fit components for welding, load and unload fixtures, and ensure consistent, high-quality welds in a clean, well-lit facility equipped with brand-new machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a robotic MIG welder to produce standard and stock products according to specifications.
• Perform necessary fit-up operations in preparation for welding, including positioning and aligning parts before loading fixtures.
• Load and unload fixtures and components from the robotic welder in a safe and efficient manner.
• MIG weld products with medium complexity of moving parts and medium tolerances while maintaining quality standards.
• Use welding fixtures appropriately to ensure consistency and accuracy in welds.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and fabrication drawings to complete welding tasks correctly.
• Perform grinding and finishing operations on welded parts as needed to meet final product requirements.
• Inspect welds visually and with basic measurement tools to verify quality and adherence to tolerances.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work in a repetitive production environment while maintaining focus, accuracy, and productivity.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of recent welding experience in a production or fabrication environment.
• Minimum 1 year of fit-up experience, including aligning and preparing parts for welding.
• Demonstrated proficiency welding material thicknesses up to 3/8 inch.
• Hands-on experience with MIG welding processes.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate robotic welding equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with grinding and basic finishing of welded parts.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication or manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working with fixtures and jigs to ensure repeatable welds.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for working with welding robots and related equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in a repetitive, production-focused setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, family-owned organization with a friendly, down-to-earth culture where owners are approachable and supportive. The facility is clean, well-lit, and equipped with brand-new machines, creating a comfortable and modern workspace. This environment offers the stability of a close-knit team, the opportunity to grow your welding skills, and the satisfaction of working with quality equipment in a respectful, collaborative setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-lit production facility with brand-new welding and fabrication machines. You will work around robotic welding equipment, MIG welding stations, fixtures, and grinding tools in a repetitive manufacturing setting. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient workflow, providing a modern and comfortable space to perform hands-on welding and fabrication task

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milan, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Milan, IL.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Milan,IL.

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.