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Overview

This position is for a Welder specializing in MIG welding on aluminum parts and assemblies used in concrete form products. The role is based in Kansas City, MO, and is offered by Aerotek, a staffing and services solutions provider.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding on aluminum parts and assemblies following established specifications and quality standards.
  • Interpret basic instructions and work requirements to set up and complete welding tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Inspect welds for quality, strength, and appearance, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Collaborate with other welders to meet daily production goals.
  • Assist with non-welding tasks such as cleaning work areas and servicing equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and productivity.
  • Follow all safety guidelines for welding, including the use of protective clothing and equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of MIG welding experience, preferably with aluminum.
  • Proficiency in MIG welding techniques and operating MIG welding equipment.
  • Ability to weld aluminum components with attention to quality and structural integrity.
  • Comfort working in a busy fabrication environment.
  • Willingness to assist with non-welding tasks as needed.
  • Reliable attendance and ability to work scheduled daytime shifts.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.
  • The position is fully onsite.
  • Application deadline is Nov 9, 2026.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Kansas City, MO

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 32% below the $31/hr median for welding jobs in Kansas City, MO, where the middle half runs $24–$38/hr across 12 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 0% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Kansas City, MO

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Kansas City, MO right now, from 6 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Missouri as a whole we're tracking 80 other active welding openings from 56 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Kansas City, or widen the search to Missouri.

Aerotek currently has 4 other openings live in Missouri, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Missouri at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Leonardo DRS (4), Aerotek (4), and Bass Pro Shops (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

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