Job Title: Welder
Job Description

This position is for a MIG welder at a manufacturing company in South Bend. The role involves welding various components for structures, including floors and side panels. You will work with different beams such as I-beams and channels, and use an overhead crane to retrieve materials from the appropriate location. You will follow blueprints to fit materials in the correct location and perform TAC MIG welds to lock them in place.

ResponsibilitiesPerform MIG welding on various steel components including I-beams and channels.Read and interpret blueprints to fit materials in the correct location.Use an overhead crane to retrieve materials.Perform TAC welds to secure materials in place.Conduct welding on mild and structural steel.Utilize hand tools and a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch.Essential SkillsFive years of experience in MIG welding on steel.Proficiency in TAC welding on steel.Ability to read blueprints and tape measures to 1/16 inch.Possession of a personal weld helmet and steel toe shoes.Ability to pass a basic weld test involving a butt-joint weld.Additional Skills & QualificationsPossession of welding certifications is beneficial.Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. The company covers about 65% of coverage costs and uses the Cigna network of doctors and hospitals. A 401k plan is available, although there is currently no company match. PTO begins accumulating after 90 days, with up to 96 hours available in the following year.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing facility where employees work four 10-hour shifts, with occasional shifts on Fridays. The standard workweek is 40-48 hours, with shifts running from 5 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 South Bend,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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