Temporary Welder Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN (NOW HIRING)

As a welder, you will utilize the MIG welding technique to weld trailer components. This includes processes such as gas metal arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc. You will operate welding gear and equipment safely, examine workpieces for defects, and perform repairs as needed. Your role involves using measuring tapes, combination squares, and levels to lay out, position, align, and secure parts before assembly. Additionally, you will monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of materials. Signing off on completed work orders and maintaining an organized, clean workstation and equipment are also part of your responsibilities.

• Use MIG welding technique to weld trailer components.
• Operate welding gear and equipment safely.
• Examine workpieces for defects and perform repairs as needed.
• Use measuring tapes, combination squares, and levels to lay out, position, align, and secure parts before assembly.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating or distortion.
• Sign off on completed work orders and quality of work.
• Maintain and organize a clean workstation and equipment.

• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques.
• Ability to work with carbon steel.
• Skilled in using measuring tapes, combination squares, and levels.

This company is known for creating custom boat trailers and values its employees by organizing big summer and Thanksgiving events. They provide ice cream and chilled beverages during the summer to keep morale high. The company emphasizes employee training and development, involving supervisors from each department in the interview process. With flexible schedules and frequent promotions from within, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

The work environment includes a comprehensive weld test and interview process, including a fabrication test to assess tape measure reading skills and a welding test with carbon steel. The B-shift schedule offers unique perks such as a shift differential, attendance bonuses, and overtime pay, providing an attractive compensation package for weekend shifts.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MARYVILLE, TN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 MARYVILLE,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.