**MIG Welder** **Job Description** The Welder/Fabricator supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. The Welder/Fabricator is responsible for the set up and welding of parts according to blueprint or schematic requirements. The Welder will also assist with operation, assembly and other warehouse duties as needed. **Responsibilities** + Set up and weld parts according to blueprint or schematic requirements. + Perform MIG welding and tack welding. + Assist with operation, assembly, and other warehouse duties as needed. + Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. + Strive to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of experience with MIG welding. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. + Mechanically inclined, production oriented, and safety and quality conscious. + Basic math skills. + Understanding of devices such as micrometers, calipers, straightedges, and other various measuring tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with grinders, MIG welding, CNC, machinist, lathe, blueprint reading, fabrication, TIG welding, flux core welding, stainless steel, structural welding, grinding, tape measure, sheet metal, and mild steel. **Why Work Here?** Our Client offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. More than a competitive total compensation package, we provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work here, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community, and in the world. **Work Environment** The work environment is not temperature controlled, being very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The facility is a steel factory that receives large steel plates and ships out steel parts. Most people start out in the tack welding section, where it can be hot, and attention to quality is extremely important. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MOUNT STERLING, Kentucky. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Mt Sterling,KY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025. **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.