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Job Title: Table Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on operating laser cutting and metal fabrication equipment to produce precision metal components in a fast-paced fabrication and welding shop. You will work from engineering drawings and work orders to cut, bend, drill, and inspect metal parts, ensuring they meet strict quality and dimensional standards while supporting overall production flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser cutting machines to produce precision-cut metal components in accordance with engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Set up, program, and monitor laser equipment to ensure clean cuts, proper tolerances, and consistent part quality throughout each production run.
• Operate press machines and press brakes to bend, form, and shape metal parts, verifying angles, dimensions, and alignment using appropriate measuring tools.
• Operate drill presses to drill, tap, countersink, and machine holes in metal components as required by the job specifications.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment running efficiently and reduce downtime.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools to ensure compliance with quality and dimensional standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work orders to complete jobs accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all shop safety procedures and required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with fabrication and welding teams to support production flow and meet daily manufacturing and output goals.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail while working independently in a fast-paced machine shop environment.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience operating laser cutting machines to produce precision metal components.
• Proficiency in setting up, programming, and monitoring laser equipment to maintain proper tolerances and cut quality.
• Experience operating press machines and press brakes to bend, form, and shape metal parts to specified dimensions.
• Ability to operate drill presses for drilling, tapping, countersinking, and machining holes in metal components.
• Competence in routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools for part inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work orders accurately.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced fabrication and welding environment.
• Experience working with flux core welding and stainless steel materials.
• Comfort using tape measures and other basic fabrication tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general fabrication and machine shop operations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with fabrication and welding teams.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train on different machines and processes.
• Strong commitment to following safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a supportive shop environment where leaders actively help with training and ensure you are placed in the right role to succeed. You will have ongoing opportunities to cross-train on different machines, expand your skills, and grow within the organization. The schedule offers consistent overtime opportunities, typically between 6 and 11 hours each week, providing both stability and the chance to increase your earnings.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled fabrication and welding shop. You will work around laser cutting machines, press brakes, drill presses, and other metal fabrication equipment. First shift typically runs from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and second shift typically runs from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, proper use of PPE, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OLATHE, KS.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in OLATHE,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.