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Job Title: Pressure Vessel Welder – 2nd & Weekend Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing parts, welding components into assemblies, and producing high‑quality pressure vessels and related products on a weekend shift schedule. You will follow detailed production orders, execute MIG and TIG welds according to established procedures and standards, and actively contribute ideas to improve efficiency and quality in a clean, organized weld and machine shop environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, essential business that offers direct placement and clear opportunities for advancement as the organization expands significantly over the coming years. The company has doubled production in the last two years and invests in professional growth and skill development as a core principle. You will work in a clean, comfortable, and organized environment that emphasizes team orientation, continuous improvement, and a calm, focused atmosphere that allows you to perform at your best. The benefits package is comprehensive, including company‑paid health insurance, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, vision and dental insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and paid holidays. Employees receive 80 hours of paid time off from day one in addition to 9 paid holidays, with an increase to 3 weeks of paid time off plus 9 holidays after two years, supporting long‑term stability and work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Follow production orders to prepare parts and weld components into complete assemblies.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on carbon steel in accordance with company welding procedures and documentation.
• Execute welds that meet defined quality standards and comply with applicable codes and specifications.
• Read and interpret welding procedure specifications (WPS), drawings, and blueprints to plan and complete work accurately.
• Fabricate parts using cutting, punching, grinding, and related fabrication techniques.
• Weld and fit pipe, pressure vessels, pressure tanks, and structural components as required.
• Use tools such as tape measures, press brakes, and plasma cutting equipment to prepare and assemble materials.
• Inspect welds and assemblies for accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a methodical, organized, and precise approach to setup, welding, and fabrication tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems, address production challenges, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Propose new methods, procedures, or equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and overall quality.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and adhere to all safety guidelines and shop procedures.
• Participate in initial first‑shift training for 2–4 weeks to learn processes, standards, and equipment before transitioning to the weekend shift.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 to 5 years of welding experience.
• 2 to 5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience on carbon steel.
• 2 to 5 years of experience reading and using blueprints.
• 2 to 5 years of welding and fabrication experience, including cutting, punching, and grinding.
• Experience welding pipe, pressure vessels, or pressure tanks.
• Experience with fitting and assembly of welded components.
• Ability to read and apply welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with structural welding.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving and teamwork.
• Methodical, organized, and precise working style.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with certifications in welding in accordance with ASME standards.
• Experience using a tape measure accurately for layout and fit‑up.
• Experience operating a press brake for forming operations.
• Experience with plasma cutting equipment.
• Background working in a weld shop or machine shop environment.
• Interest in contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean, comfortable, and well‑organized weld and machine shop environment. The role follows a weekend shift schedule of Friday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., totaling 36 hours per week. New hires complete 2 to 4 weeks of training on a first‑shift schedule before transitioning to the weekend shift, ensuring thorough onboarding to equipment, processes, and quality standards. You will work with MIG and TIG welding equipment, carbon steel materials, and tools such as press brakes, plasma cutters, cutting and grinding tools, and standard measuring devices. The shop emphasizes orderliness, safety, and a serene, team‑oriented atmosphere that supports focused, high‑quality work.

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $70720.00/yr.

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.

Full benefits package via Wieland USA

This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.