Earn a career building custom industrial equipment—not repetitive production parts.

Are you a skilled welder who enjoys working on unique projects and takes pride in producing high-quality work? We are hiring Stainless Steel MIG Welders to join our growing fabrication team. In this role, you'll help build custom fertilizer equipment including mixers, blenders, conveyors, bucket elevators, rotary drums, tanks, and fertilizer bins for customers across the industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for welders who enjoy blueprint-based fabrication, custom builds, and a shop environment focused on quality craftsmanship rather than high-volume production.

• Custom fabrication work – every project is different
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Relaxed, team-oriented work environment
• Work with stainless steel and mild steel materials
• Develop your skills on large-scale industrial equipment
• Clean, safety-focused fabrication facility
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement

• Perform MIG welding on stainless steel and mild steel components
• Fabricate custom fertilizer bins, tanks, conveyors, and industrial equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols
• Weld sheet metal, pipe, plate, and structural components
• Complete high-quality welds that meet company specifications
• Work in flat, vertical, and overhead welding positions
• Fit, position, and weld custom assemblies and components
• Inspect finished welds for quality and accuracy
• Maintain a safe and organized work area
• Assist with material handling and shop fabrication activities as needed

• Welding certification, welding diploma, or equivalent welding experience
• MIG welding experience on stainless steel and/or mild steel
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Experience welding materials from 1/16" to 1/4" thickness
• Ability to work independently and produce quality workmanship
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Comfortable working in and around tanks and confined spaces when required

• Experience in custom fabrication or job-shop environments
• Experience with flux-core hardwire welding processes
• Strong attention to detail and weld quality
• Experience welding structural steel, sheet metal, pipe, and plate
• Industrial equipment or heavy fabrication experience

Whether you're a recent welding graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced fabricator seeking more challenging custom projects, we'd like to speak with you.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waconia, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Waconia,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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.