Welder apprentice Jobs in USA

Start a Hands‑On Career in Welding & Fabrication

No Experience Needed | Paid Training | $20–$26/hr

Do you love working with your hands—building, fixing, tinkering, or creating things at home?

Ready to turn that passion into a skilled trade career with long‑term stability and growth?

This is your opportunity to break into welding and metal fabrication with paid, on‑the‑job training and a supportive team that wants to see you succeed.

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Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• We train you from day one — no prior welding experience required
• Learn valuable, in‑demand trade skills you can build a career on
• Clear growth path with cross‑training in fabrication and welding
• Multiple shifts available to fit your lifestyle
• Supportive, team‑first environment welcoming all experience levels
• Stable, long‑term manufacturing career — not just a temporary role

If you bring curiosity, motivation, and mechanical aptitude, we’ll teach you the rest.

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What You’ll Learn & Do

As an apprentice, you’ll rotate through key areas to build strong, real‑world skills, including:

• Basic metal fabrication techniques
• Measuring, cutting, and preparing metal materials
• Operating brake presses and spot welders
• Grinding, buffing, prepping, and finishing parts
• Hands‑on exposure to MIG and TIG welding
• Assisting with assembly, packaging, paint, and custom metal projects

You’ll gain experience step‑by‑step — never thrown in before you’re ready.

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Pay, Shifts & Perks

• $20–$26/hour, based on experience and shift
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available
• Entry‑level candidates welcomed and trained
• Experienced candidates start at higher pay
• Tuition reimbursement for welding certifications or continued trade education

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Who This Is Perfect For

• Career‑changers looking to enter the skilled trades
• Hands‑on learners who like seeing tangible results from their work
• Individuals interested in welding, fabrication, or manufacturing careers
• Anyone seeking long‑term stability, skill growth, and advancement

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Anoka, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $2285.00/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 Anoka,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.