Core Assembly Jobs in Defiance, OH (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Welder (MIG / Flux Core)

Job Description

This role focuses on MIG and flux core welding and fabrication of truck beds and related assemblies using A36 mild steel and other metals. You will read blueprints, build parts from concept to completion, and work in a job shop environment alongside another fabricator, using overhead cranes and forklifts to complete high-quality assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate truck beds and related components using MIG and flux core processes on A36 mild steel.
• Fabricate and assemble structural and accessory components such as headboards, boom racks, toolbox brackets, cone holders, and other items as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints and prints to weld steel parts and build assemblies from concept to completion.
• Gather materials, prepare workpieces, and fabricate parts according to specifications and prints.
• Work in a shared fabrication bay with another team member to complete welding and assembly tasks efficiently and safely.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move and position materials, parts, and assemblies.
• Lift materials and components weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily fabrication and assembly activities.
• Use basic hand tools and measuring devices, including tape measures, to ensure accurate layout and fit-up of parts.
• Perform general shop clean-up and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.
• Adapt to a job shop environment, working on varied projects and custom fabrications as production needs change.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of welding experience OR completion of welding school or formal welding training.
• Proficiency in MIG welding and flux core welding, particularly on steel materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and prints accurately.
• Experience welding on both steel and aluminum materials.
• Capability to take a print, gather materials, and fabricate parts from concept to completion without close supervision.
• Experience working in a job shop environment with varied and custom fabrication projects.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and effectively.
• Possession of basic hand tools required for welding and fabrication work.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform hands-on fabrication tasks throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembly of fabricated components and truck bed structures.
• Knowledge of overhead crane operation in a fabrication setting.
• Skill in using hand tools and measuring devices such as tape measures for precise layout and fit-up.
• Exposure to aluminum welding, stainless steel welding, and general steel welding.
• Familiarity with TIG welding processes is a plus.
• Comfort working with prints from initial concept through final assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds and fabrications.

Why Work Here?

Employees receive weekly pay, attendance incentives, and annual raises that reward reliability and performance. The benefits package includes health coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with the company paying half of the employee’s insurance, plus a company-paid $10,000 life insurance policy. After one year, employees earn one week of vacation, increasing to two weeks after five years, and become eligible for a 4% 401(k) match. Benefits begin after 90 days once hired directly, supporting long-term financial security and work-life balance.

Work Environment

You will work primarily on first shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., averaging about 50 hours per week, with voluntary weekend work available. The environment is a job shop setting with varied projects, where you share a fabrication bay with one other person and regularly use overhead cranes, forklifts, and basic hand tools. The facility is hands-on and production-oriented, requiring adherence to safety practices and readiness for physically active work throughout the shift

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Napoleon, OH.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Napoleon,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.