Mig Welder
Company
Aerotek
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
20–23 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Aerotek Jobs
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Job Description
Job Title: MIG Welder
Pay: $20-23 hr
Shift: 1st
Job Description
Responsible for laying out and welding structural steel to build metal structures.
Responsibilities
• Weld and cut black carbon and galvanized steel while interpreting blueprints.
• Operate hand tools, grinders, and basic shop machinery.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to print specifications.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area in compliance with 6S leadership standards.
• Adhere to and comply with all company safety requirements.
• Read and understand schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiently read basic blueprints and weld symbols.
• Measure using a tape measure accurately.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Operate vehicles, mechanical devices, or equipment.
• Pass 3g/4g test in MIG welding, focusing on vertical/uphill welds and column welds.
• Train new welders.
Essential Skills
• Proficiency in flux-core welding and MIG welding.
• Strong background in TIG welding is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measures.
• Minimum of 4 years of recent welding experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without restrictions.
• Proficiency in English language for reading, writing, and speaking.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment for basic navigation tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• A two-year welding certification is advantageous but not mandatory.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a stable job with opportunities for overtime when available. Benefit from good perks once you become a full-time employee.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere alongside 80 other employees. The shift is 1st shift from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.
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.
Pay: $20-23 hr
Shift: 1st
Job Description
Responsible for laying out and welding structural steel to build metal structures.
Responsibilities
• Weld and cut black carbon and galvanized steel while interpreting blueprints.
• Operate hand tools, grinders, and basic shop machinery.
• Ensure products are manufactured according to print specifications.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area in compliance with 6S leadership standards.
• Adhere to and comply with all company safety requirements.
• Read and understand schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiently read basic blueprints and weld symbols.
• Measure using a tape measure accurately.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Operate vehicles, mechanical devices, or equipment.
• Pass 3g/4g test in MIG welding, focusing on vertical/uphill welds and column welds.
• Train new welders.
Essential Skills
• Proficiency in flux-core welding and MIG welding.
• Strong background in TIG welding is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measures.
• Minimum of 4 years of recent welding experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without restrictions.
• Proficiency in English language for reading, writing, and speaking.
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment for basic navigation tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• A two-year welding certification is advantageous but not mandatory.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a stable job with opportunities for overtime when available. Benefit from good perks once you become a full-time employee.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate controlled atmosphere alongside 80 other employees. The shift is 1st shift from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
