Welding Job Entry Level Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Entry Level Metal Fabricator

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career in the skilled trades? Apply now!

This position involves assisting with various metal fabrication tasks to assist with making custom parts for the construction, material handling, and heavy equipment manufacturing industries. This role involves working from blueprints and written instructions to ensure projects are completed accurately. Job duties include setting up and adjusting machinery settings, using various power tools, assisting with assembling products, operating saws and bending equipment, and even minor welding.

Hours: 1st and 2nd shift schedules

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery to cut and shape materials
• Operate saws, drill presses, and bending equipment as needed
• Assemble metal frameworks for various projects
• Assisted with minor welding projects
• Use forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials throughout the facility

Qualifications

• 6+ months of machine operating experience preferred
• Previous saws, drill presses, shear, punch press, and other relevant experience preferred (Experience from shop classes will be considered)
• Experience operating pallet jacks or forklifts preferred

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented environment where safety, quality, and professionalism are highly valued. The company supplies personal protective equipment and supports on-the-job learning, allowing you to build your fabrication skills while working with a variety of tools and machinery. You can expect a stable schedule and opportunities to grow in compensation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oshkosh, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Oshkosh,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.