Maintenance Welder

Job Title: Maintenance Welder Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating a variety of production and maintenance parts used in generators, valves, ovens, dishwashers, and automotive components. You will primarily perform MIG welding on 16-gauge materials, ensuring strong, precise welds that meet quality and blueprint specifications while working in a clean, friendly, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding (.032–.035 wire) on 16-gauge materials for a wide range of parts, including components used in generators, valves, ovens, dishwashers, and automotive vehicles.

• Interpret and follow blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate and weld parts to exact specifications.

• Use fabrication equipment and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble metal components as required.

• Work with materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass, ensuring proper weld techniques for each material.

• Measure and inspect parts using calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools to verify dimensional accuracy and quality.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all shop standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to meet production goals and deadlines.

• Perform basic troubleshooting on welds and fabricated parts, making adjustments to improve fit, finish, and structural integrity.

• Support maintenance and production needs by welding and fabricating replacement or custom parts as required.

Essential Skills

• 1–2+ years of MIG welding experience, including MIG aluminum work.

• Proficiency in MIG welding with .032–.035 wire on 16-gauge material.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Experience with stainless steel welding and fabrication.

• Skill in using precision measuring tools such as calipers and height gauges.

• Hands-on experience working with metals including copper, brass, and aluminum.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience with aluminum is a strong plus.

• Experience operating fabrication equipment is highly desirable.

• Background in general fabrication, including cutting, forming, and assembling metal parts.

• Comfort working with a variety of metals such as copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, small, and friendly facility that values a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Team members enjoy a positive culture with additional bonus opportunities offered multiple times throughout the year, recognizing strong performance and contribution. The environment emphasizes respect, collaboration, and work-life balance, creating a place where skilled tradespeople can feel appreciated and thrive.

Work Environment

This position is on 2nd shift, typically running from 2:20 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. The facility is clean, relaxed, and friendly, providing a comfortable setting for focused welding and fabrication work. You will use standard welding and fabrication equipment along with precision measuring tools such as calipers and height gauges, working with materials including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. The atmosphere supports steady, quality-focused work while encouraging teamwork and open communication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00/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 Germantown,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.