**Job Title: Welder !!! Pay Rate from $25/hr. TO $30/hr. !!!!** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled welder to build products tailored for the fertilizer industry, including blenders, mixers, bucket elevators, conveyors, and rotary drums. The role primarily involves stainless steel MIG welding to create custom fertilizer bins and requires proficiency in welding stainless steel sheets and performing other custom welds. **Responsibilities** + Perform stainless steel MIG welding to construct custom fertilizer bins. + Read blueprints and MIG weld 1/16" to 1/4" gauge mild and stainless steel pipes, sheet metal, plates, and channels using .035-.045 diameter fluxcore hardwire welding equipment. + Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. + Execute custom welding tasks outside of a production shop setting. + Work within tank bays, which includes crawling around tanks for extended periods. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG welding and steel welding. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Capability to lift 50+ pounds. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Welding certification or diploma. + Experience with flux welding equipment. **Why Work Here?** Experience a laid-back work environment that values craftsmanship and creativity. Enjoy a role that challenges you with custom projects in a non-production setting. **Work Environment** Work in a relaxed atmosphere where creativity is encouraged. The role involves working in tank bays and requires comfort with crawling around tanks. Dress code is casual, supporting a comfortable and flexible work experience. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waconia, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Waconia,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.