Maintenance Welder
At a glance
Job overview
Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Welder. The Maintenance Apprentice/Welder role provides on‑site, first‑shift welding and preventive maintenance for industrial steel processing equipment, offering a contract‑to‑hire path to transition from production welding into higher‑pay industrial maintenance.
Key focus areas include Perform structural welding, repair welds, and custom fabrication for facility machinery, Execute routine preventive maintenance on heavy steel processing and cutting equipment, and Rebuild and replace industrial motors, gearboxes, and material‑handling components.
Important skills include Structural Welding, Repair Welding, Custom Fabrication, Preventive Maintenance, Heavy Steel Processing Equipment, and Cutting Equipment.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Maintenance Apprentice / Welder (1st Shift)
💰 Pay & Benefits
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Wage: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (Based on experience)
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Schedule: First Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Monday – Friday
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Location: Franklin Park, IL (On-Site)
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Career Path: Direct training to transition from production welding into high-paying industrial maintenance.
🎯 What You Will Do
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Welding: Perform structural welding, repair welds, and custom fabrication for facility machinery.
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PMs: Execute routine preventive maintenance on heavy steel processing and cutting equipment.
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Mechanical: Rebuild and replace industrial motors, gearboxes, and material-handling components.
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Hydraulics: Assist in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing high-pressure fluid systems.
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Electrical: Learn to safely support basic wiring and component replacement up to 480V.
📋 What We Are Looking For
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Experience : 1–3 years of welding/fabrication experience OR technical trade schooling.
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Aptitude: High mechanical intelligence—you know how to take things apart and fix them.
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Tools: Expert proficiency with grinders, torches, welding rigs, and hand/power tools.
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Mindset: Proactive, safety-conscious, and hungry to learn a highly valuable, lifelong trade.
🏭 Work Environment
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Fast-paced, heavy industrial steel distribution center.
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Physically active, hands-on role requiring consistent use of required PPE.
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Occasional Saturday flexibility for urgent equipment emergencies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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.