Welder

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on TIG welding on magnesium and aluminum components within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You use your welding expertise, blueprint reading skills, and ability to work with hand and power tools to support production, maintenance, and transmission teardown operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on magnesium and aluminum parts according to specifications and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately to ensure proper weld placement, dimensions, and assembly requirements.
• Work on an assembly line focused on transmission tear downs, supporting production activities as needed.
• Use hand and power tools to prepare, assemble, and finish parts for welding and production.
• Operate a sandblaster at times to clean, prepare, or finish components as part of the manufacturing process.
• Complete routine maintenance tasks related to welding equipment, tools, and production machinery as directed.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of previous TIG welding experience on aluminum and magnesium.
• Proficiency in TIG welding techniques with a focus on magnesium and aluminum materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and successfully pass a blueprint reading test.

Work Environment

The facility is not climate controlled, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures throughout the year. Typical hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime occasionally required by starting an hour early or staying an hour late. The role involves regular use of welding equipment, hand and power tools, and sandblasting equipment, with appropriate work attire needed for a hands-on industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Algona, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Algona,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.