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Job Title: Welder and Fabricator
Job Description

This role involves performing high-quality stick, flux core, and MIG welding on various types of steel while fabricating custom components to precise specifications. You will work from blueprints, use a variety of measuring tools to ensure accuracy, and perform out-of-position welding in a busy custom weld shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform stick, flux core, and MIG welding on steel with a high level of proficiency and consistency.
• Fabricate parts and structures using various types of steel, including aluminum, hot roll, cold roll, and stainless steel, according to project requirements.
• Execute out-of-position welding, including overhead, vertical, and horizontal welds, while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine dimensions, materials, and welding requirements for each project.
• Measure and mark materials accurately using tape measures, gauges, squares, and other measuring tools to ensure precise fabrication.
• Fit and assemble welded components and structures, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections.
• Operate hand tools and fabrication equipment, such as grinders and press brakes, to prepare, shape, and finish materials.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated parts for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain and use personal welding tools and equipment, including welding hood and pliers, in a safe and organized manner.
• Follow shop safety procedures and contribute to a clean, efficient, and well-organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in MIG welding on steel, with the ability to pass a hands-on welding assessment.
• Hands-on experience with flux core welding processes.
• Ability to perform stick welding in a fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated capability in out-of-position welding, including overhead, vertical, and horizontal welds.
• Experience welding and fabricating with various types of steel, such as aluminum, hot roll, cold roll, and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to guide welding, fitting, and fabrication work.
• Skill in fitting, connecting, and erecting welded components and assemblies.
• Proficient use of tape measures, gauges, squares, and other measuring tools to achieve accurate dimensions.
• Competence in using hand tools and fabrication equipment, including grinders and press brakes.
• Previous experience working in a custom weld shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience is a significant plus, though not required.
• Ability to perform grinding and finishing work on welded and fabricated parts.
• Experience with assembly of fabricated components and structures.
• Ownership of personal tools, including a locking toolbox, cold chisel, 1 1/2" scraper, 3" scraper, hammer (mini sledge and chipping), needle nose or TIG pliers, welding hood, file set, tape measure, and flashlight.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shop team in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a stable first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, with consistent hours and a predictable routine. Join a hands-on, custom fabrication environment where your welding skills are valued and you can further develop your expertise across multiple welding processes and materials.

Work Environment

This position is based in a custom weld shop operating on a first-shift schedule from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work in a production and fabrication setting that uses welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, press brakes, and measuring instruments on a daily basis. The environment involves working with various steel materials, performing out-of-position welds, and handling fabrication tasks that require precision and attention to safety. You are expected to bring and use your own welding and hand tools, including a locking toolbox, welding hood, measuring tools, and basic fabrication tools, and to maintain them in good working condition.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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 New Albany,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.