Welder
Aerotek, Adrian, MI, United States
Welder
This role focuses on MIG and/or TIG welding of aluminum and steel components used in commercial vehicle upfitting. You will read and interpret design prints, perform high-quality welds to defined standards, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret design prints to determine weld requirements and ensure products meet specifications.
Match product materials to design specifications using appropriate measuring tools.
Perform MIG welding operations on steel and aluminum using MIG welding machines.
Perform TIG welding operations on aluminum and steel when required.
Grind excess weld material to achieve the required finish and surface quality.
Clean weld spatter and fill pinholes to meet appearance and structural standards.
Pass welding tests to AWI standards for 3/8" plate and thinner materials.
Identify and promptly report nonconforming parts to the Quality Department.
Follow established quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives in welding processes.
Maintain a safe and organized work area in a busy automotive manufacturing environment.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
Hands-on experience welding aluminum and steel components.
Proficiency in MIG welding on steel and aluminum.
Ability to read and interpret design prints and weld symbols.
Ability to use measuring tools to verify material and dimensional requirements.
Capability to pass welding tests to AWI standards for 3/8" plate and thinner materials.
Skill in grinding and finishing welds to meet appearance and structural requirements.
Attention to detail in identifying and reporting nonconforming parts.
Ability to work the 2nd shift (2:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.) with flexibility for overtime as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with both MIG and TIG welding is strongly preferred.
Background in aluminum welding, stainless steel welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Experience with flux core welding processes.
Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Comfort working in a busy production setting with evolving layouts and processes.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team with a strong, positive culture where people enjoy coming to work and tend to stay long term. The organization offers highly competitive pay and recognizes employees' contributions with regular celebrations, including holiday parties and luncheons. You will benefit from a stable environment with low turnover, a comfortable breakroom, and thoughtful amenities such as good snacks, all within a setting that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
The role is based in an automotive manufacturing environment where you will work around welding, fabrication, and sheet metal operations. The plant space is somewhat tight today, with an expansion planned to improve space and organization. The position is on 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with overtime as needed that may require starting earlier or staying later depending on production demands. You will use MIG and TIG welding equipment, grinders, and standard fabrication tools while working in a production-focused setting that emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Adrian, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Adrian, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.
This role focuses on MIG and/or TIG welding of aluminum and steel components used in commercial vehicle upfitting. You will read and interpret design prints, perform high-quality welds to defined standards, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret design prints to determine weld requirements and ensure products meet specifications.
Match product materials to design specifications using appropriate measuring tools.
Perform MIG welding operations on steel and aluminum using MIG welding machines.
Perform TIG welding operations on aluminum and steel when required.
Grind excess weld material to achieve the required finish and surface quality.
Clean weld spatter and fill pinholes to meet appearance and structural standards.
Pass welding tests to AWI standards for 3/8" plate and thinner materials.
Identify and promptly report nonconforming parts to the Quality Department.
Follow established quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives in welding processes.
Maintain a safe and organized work area in a busy automotive manufacturing environment.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
Hands-on experience welding aluminum and steel components.
Proficiency in MIG welding on steel and aluminum.
Ability to read and interpret design prints and weld symbols.
Ability to use measuring tools to verify material and dimensional requirements.
Capability to pass welding tests to AWI standards for 3/8" plate and thinner materials.
Skill in grinding and finishing welds to meet appearance and structural requirements.
Attention to detail in identifying and reporting nonconforming parts.
Ability to work the 2nd shift (2:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m.) with flexibility for overtime as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with both MIG and TIG welding is strongly preferred.
Background in aluminum welding, stainless steel welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Experience with flux core welding processes.
Experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Comfort working in a busy production setting with evolving layouts and processes.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team with a strong, positive culture where people enjoy coming to work and tend to stay long term. The organization offers highly competitive pay and recognizes employees' contributions with regular celebrations, including holiday parties and luncheons. You will benefit from a stable environment with low turnover, a comfortable breakroom, and thoughtful amenities such as good snacks, all within a setting that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
The role is based in an automotive manufacturing environment where you will work around welding, fabrication, and sheet metal operations. The plant space is somewhat tight today, with an expansion planned to improve space and organization. The position is on 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with overtime as needed that may require starting earlier or staying later depending on production demands. You will use MIG and TIG welding equipment, grinders, and standard fabrication tools while working in a production-focused setting that emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Adrian, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Adrian, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.