Welder

Job Title: Welder / Fabricator

Shift: 1st, 2nd, Weekend

Pay: $20-$28

Direct Hire

Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality welding and fabrication on a variety of materials and structural components. You will interpret blueprints and technical drawings, complete dimensional inspections, and support general shop operations while adhering to safety, quality, and lean manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Weld a variety of parts in different materials, including carbon, stainless, and high alloy steels.
• Perform structural welding on both thick and thin members, ensuring strong, accurate welds.
• Conduct dimensional inspections of parts and verify that all work meets quality requirements and specifications.
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to plan and execute welding tasks.
• Perform grinding, sanding, and cutting operations using oxy-fuel and hand plasma equipment.
• Apply pre-heat and post-heat welding techniques as required by material and project specifications.
• Use carbon arc processes where appropriate for gouging and related operations.
• Follow lean manufacturing practices to minimize waste and improve efficiency in daily work.
• Comply with all quality standards and participate in weld inspection activities as needed.
• Adhere to all safety programs, procedures, and guidelines while operating welding and shop equipment.
• Support general welding and shop duties as required to meet production and project timelines.
• Work under the direction of a team leader to safely produce quality parts in a timely manner.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and high alloy steels.
• Hands-on experience with MIG welding in an industrial or structural environment.
• Experience with FCAW (flux-cored arc welding) processes.
• Ability to weld thick-to-thin structural members while maintaining weld integrity.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and weld symbols.
• Demonstrated ability to perform weld inspections and verify dimensional accuracy.
• Experience with pre-heat and post-heat welding practices.
• Proficiency with carbon arc processes for gouging and related tasks.
• Strong overall mechanical aptitude and comfort working with large parts and machines.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with stick welding (SMAW) in an industrial or structural setting.
• Background in structural welding on large-scale components is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience welding parts similar in size and complexity to those produced by large industrial manufacturers.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, production-focused environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different machines and processes over time.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precision work.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers competitive pay structures complemented by profit sharing and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and a clothing program. Team members benefit from a dedicated Wellness Program and clear opportunities for career growth, including skills development and advancement. The culture emphasizes supporting employees’ long-term success through training, development, and recognition.

Work Environment

The work environment centers on heavy industrial fabrication, including very large parts and machining operations. The facility operates some of the largest roll forming and press brake equipment in the region, along with multiple large machining centers. You will work under the direction of a team manager in a production-focused setting, where safety, quality, and timeliness are top priorities. The role involves hands-on work with welding equipment, cutting tools such as oxy-fuel and hand plasma, and grinding and sanding tools. Employees can expect exposure to a busy shop floor environment with large machines and components, and they will have opportunities to learn and operate different machining centers as they grow in the role.

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

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $60320.00/yr.

We offer competitive salaries plus profit sharing and a full range of benefits for our Team Members, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, clothing program, a Wellness Program, and opportunity for career growth

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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.