Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

This position focuses on fabricating and welding structural steel assemblies with a high level of precision. You will work from detailed blueprints to lay out, cut, fit, and weld structural components within tight tolerances, contributing to the production of prefabricated medical modules in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints to determine layout, dimensions, and welding requirements.
• Pass a 3G 1-inch plate test per AWS D1.1 using FCAW to demonstrate welding proficiency.
• Lay out, cut, fit, and weld structural steel components to within 1/16-inch tolerance.
• Cut miters and copes using a hand torch to prepare steel for assembly.
• Drill holes and fabricate steel subassemblies according to engineering drawings.
• Perform stick welding as the primary process and complete MIG welding as needed.
• Operate or assist with the operation of overhead cranes and forklifts to move and position steel safely, using proper certification where required.
• Unload, organize, and number steel components in accordance with drawings and production schedules.
• Verify alignment and dimensions using lasers, levels, and precision measuring tools.
• Work effectively within an assembly line process where bathroom modules move through sequential fabrication stages.

Qualifications:

• Proven structural steel or related fabrication experience.
• FCAW welding experience with the ability to pass a 3G test on 1-inch plate per AWS D1.1.
• Strong ability to read and work from structural steel blueprints.
• Demonstrated experience with steel fit-up, including layout, cutting, and assembly.
• Proficiency in stick welding with the flexibility to perform MIG welding when required.
• Ability to cut steel accurately using appropriate tools, including hand torches.
• Experience cutting, drilling, and assembling steel components for structural applications.
• Familiarity with operating or assisting with overhead cranes and forklifts, with required certifications.
• Competence using precision measuring tools such as lasers, levels, and tape measures to verify alignment and tolerances.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances in a production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Bessemer,AL.

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.