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This role supports a busy weld and fabrication shop that builds custom emergency vehicles to precise customer specifications. You will focus on MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and steel, interpreting blueprints and schematics, and contributing to the fabrication of custom ambulances used by municipalities across the United States. The position involves hands-on work with welding equipment, layout and fitting tasks, and general use of hand and air-powered tools in a production environment.

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and steel components for custom emergency vehicles.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings to build and assemble parts according to customer specifications.
• Lay out, fit, and position parts accurately for welding, including vertical and horizontal welds.
• Use hand tools and air-powered tools such as grinders, sanders, rivet guns, and saws to prepare, fabricate, and finish parts.
• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure and apply basic math skills, including adding and subtracting fractions, to ensure precise fabrication.
• Follow detailed job lists for each production cell and complete assigned tasks within established three-hour production cycles.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe, working condition and report any issues promptly.
• Adhere to AWS welding certification standards and maintain the ability to pass required AWS certifications.
• Work collaboratively within fabrication and assembly cells to keep production moving on schedule and meet strict deadlines.
• Comply with all safety procedures and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

• Very strong MIG welding ability on aluminum and steel.
• Very strong TIG welding ability on aluminum and steel.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for layout and fabrication work.
• Proficiency in layout, fitting, and positioning parts for vertical and horizontal welding.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic math, including adding and subtracting fractions.
• Experience operating air-powered tools such as grinders, sanders, rivet guns, and saws.
• Ability to maintain and pass AWS welding certifications.
• Comfort working in a deadline-oriented manufacturing environment with defined production cycles.

• Experience working in a weld and fabrication shop or similar manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with production cells and assembly line workflows.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, custom-built products.
• Strong problem-solving skills to interpret specifications and resolve fabrication challenges.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Join a leading manufacturer of custom-built ambulances that supports cities and counties across the United States. You will contribute to meaningful, highly specialized products that play a critical role in emergency response. The organization offers a clean, well-organized facility with defined processes, clear expectations, and opportunities to hone advanced welding and fabrication skills while working on unique, custom projects.

The work environment is clean, well-organized, and structured around production cells dedicated to different assemblies of the ambulance. The weld and fabrication shop is located at the back of the plant, where all jobs begin. Work is highly deadline-oriented, with each cell receiving a list of tasks that must be completed within a three-hour production cycle to keep the line moving. The main manufacturing area is not climate controlled, so temperatures can become very warm during the summer. Team members regularly use welding equipment, hand tools, and air-powered tools in a busy, collaborative shop setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grove City,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.

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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.

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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.