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Job Description

This role focuses on the safe, efficient, and high-quality fitting and joining of skylights, smoke vents, and related components using established fabrication and welding processes. You will work on a day shift in a production environment, using wire-feed welding equipment and fabrication tools to build parts to precise specifications and prepare them for assembly.

Responsibilities

• Safely and securely move required materials into and out of the welding area using a pallet jack, and operate a forklift when certified and licensed.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to tacking and welding using fixtures, clamps, carpenter’s squares, combination squares, and tape measures.
• Operate manual aluminum and steel wire-feed welding equipment to properly join metal components according to training guidelines and quality requirements.
• Examine work pieces visually and with tape measures, straight edges, squares, and templates to verify conformance to specifications.
• Monitor the welding process carefully to prevent overheating, warpage, distortion, or burning through materials.
• Detect faulty welding machine operation or defective materials and promptly notify supervisors.
• Stack and secure finished parts correctly on pallets for transfer to the assembly department.
• Verify that counts of finished products are accurate and ensure they are marked or tagged with order numbers and other required identifying information.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area that is free of safety hazards.
• Follow all established safety procedures for wire-feed equipment operation, material handling, and work area organization.

Essential Skills

• Basic fabricating aptitude with either a 2-year technical school degree or at least 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with MIG welding in a production or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings accurately.
• Knowledge and experience in safety requirements for operating and maintaining wire-feed welding equipment.
• Understanding of safe material handling and movement, including proper lifting, bending, and material manipulation techniques.
• Ability to maintain a safely organized work area.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials used for joining aluminum and galvanized steel.
• Working knowledge of fixturing, clamping, and weld setup parameters such as voltage, amperage, and wire speed.
• Ability to use and understand basic measuring instruments, including tape measures, straight edges, squares, and templates.
• Proficiency in assigned welding techniques and ability to meet internal quality standards.
• Knowledge of finish grinding tools and techniques for post-weld finishing.
• Ability to complete and pass an internal pre-employment welding test.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a high-volume production or fabrication environment.
• Hands-on experience with inspection of welded and fabricated parts for quality and accuracy.
• Comfort working with both aluminum and steel materials.
• Familiarity with smoke vent and skylight component fabrication is a plus.
• Forklift certification and licensing for material movement is an advantage.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production team that values safety, craftsmanship, and consistent quality. The environment offers steady day-shift work with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to build your skills in welding and fabrication while contributing to a reliable, well-structured operation. You can expect clear processes, defined quality standards, and a culture that emphasizes safe practices and pride in well-made products.

Work Environment

This position operates in a production fabrication facility on a day shift schedule, typically from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with overtime available as needed. You will work in and around welding and assembly areas, using manual aluminum and steel wire-feed welding equipment, pallet jacks, and potentially forklifts if certified. The environment involves regular material handling, standing, bending, and moving components throughout the workday. Work areas are organized to support safe operation, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness and minimizing hazards. Appropriate work attire includes practical clothing suitable for a welding and fabrication setting, along with required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and other gear as needed.

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Santa Ana,CA.

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.