💼 Full-Time Position

Welder

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Aerotek
📍 Rockford, IL, United States
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Location
Rockford, United States
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**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...