Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder
Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality welding on structural and pressure components using multiple welding processes in a busy steel fabrication environment. You will review weld procedures and blueprints, set up and operate various welding equipment, and ensure that all work meets established quality and safety standards while contributing to a clean, organized, and productive workspace.

Responsibilities

• Review weld procedures, job travelers, and prints before starting each job to understand specifications and requirements.
• Set up and operate welding equipment for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and TIG Welding (GTAW).
• Perform welding on structural and pressure components in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, and specifications.
• Clean welds and prepare surfaces for inspection, ensuring proper finishing and presentation of welded joints.
• Inspect welds for quality, consistency, and adherence to standards, making adjustments as needed to maintain workmanship.
• Use grinders and finishing tools to dress welds and achieve the required final appearance and tolerances.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times, including consistent and correct use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with material handling using cranes, hoists, or forklifts as needed to move and position components safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and meet productivity expectations in a steel fabrication environment.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance in line with company standards and support overall team workflow.
• Participate in a written test to demonstrate basic welding knowledge as part of the interview and evaluation process.
• Support a collaborative shop environment by communicating effectively with team members and following established procedures.

• Basic to advanced welding aptitude across multiple processes, including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and stick (SMAW) welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and weld procedures accurately.
• Familiarity with common welding tools and shop equipment, including grinders and finishing tools.
• Experience welding structural steel, mild steel, and stainless steel components.
• Ability to perform fabrication and fitting work on structural and pressure components.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and strict compliance with PPE requirements.
• Reliable attendance record consistent with company expectations.
• Capability to complete a written welding knowledge test as part of the hiring process (knowledge check, not pass/fail).
• Practical experience using MIG welders and related equipment in a production or fabrication setting.
• Competence in grinding and finishing welds to meet quality and appearance standards.

• Preferred degree or certification in welding or a closely related field.
• Experience working under relevant welding codes and performing pressure vessel welding.
• Multi-process welding experience at a production level, including structural steel applications.
• Prior experience in a fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment, particularly within the steel industry.
• Previous crane or forklift experience for material handling in a shop or industrial setting.
• Strong blueprint reading skills with the ability to translate drawings into accurate welds and assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in hot and cold conditions and in environments where surfaces and clothing may become dirty.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, along with a 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals. Paid time off provides flexibility for rest and personal needs, and there are clear opportunities for growth and skill development within a production-focused environment. The culture emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, offering a stable setting for welders to advance their careers.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial steel fabrication setting that can be hot in warmer months and cold in cooler months, and you should expect to get dirty due to the nature of the work. You will work on either 1st shift (7:00am–3:30pm) or 2nd shift (3:15pm–11:45pm), alongside a team of welders and fabricators using MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment, grinders, cranes, hoists, and forklifts. The environment is fast-paced and production-oriented, with a strong emphasis on safety, proper PPE usage, and maintaining a clean, organized work area while meeting productivity expectations.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Struthers,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

Company Description

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.