Welder/Fitter *URGENT* 1st/2nd Shift

Job Title: Welder/Fitter/Fabricator (3 openings) $20-25/hour

2 openings (2nd shift)

1 openings (1st shift)

Job Description

Performing MIG welding on steel components, and supporting production through grinding, tack welding, and touch-up work. You will follow blueprints, ensure weld quality, maintain the accuracy of a Fanuc robotic welder, and repair any steel parts that do not meet standards. After a successful probation period, there is an opportunity to advance.

Responsibilities

• Reading blueprints to MIG weld and Fit.
• Operate a Fanuc robotic welder to perform MIG welding on steel and hot-rolled steel parts in a production environment.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust the robotic welding equipment to ensure accurate and consistent welds.
• Follow blueprints and welding prints to produce parts to specification and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Perform tack welding, spot welding, and touch-up welding on parts that require additional work or repair.
• Inspect welded components for quality, identifying defects and correcting any steel parts that are not up to grade.
• Grind and finish welded parts as needed to meet quality and cosmetic requirements.
• Assist with metal fabrication tasks, including working with sheet metal, aluminum, carbon steel, and other steel materials as required.

Essential Skills

• Basic MIG welding skills on steel parts, including hot-rolled steel.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a Fanuc robotic welder in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding prints.
• Experience with tack welding, spot welding, and basic weld repair.
• Basic grinding and finishing skills for metal components.
• Understanding of welding processes such as MIG welding, TIG welding, flux core, and robotic welding, with a focus on MIG..

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical certification in welding, metal fabrication, or a related trade is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a shop, manufacturing, or metal fabrication environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with MIG welding, TIG welding, flux core welding, and spot welding processes.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable work environment with a strong commitment to promoting from within, giving motivated employees clear opportunities to advance their careers. Team members benefit from consistent overtime opportunities each week, providing the chance to increase earnings. The organization emphasizes long-term employment, avoids layoffs during slower periods, and keeps employees engaged and busy, fostering security and continuity for those seeking a lasting role.

Work Environment

The role is based in a non-climate-controlled, indoor metal manufacturing facility consisting of two large buildings that house welding, machining, and assembly operations. The environment is typical of a busy production shop, with active welding, grinding, and fabrication work taking place throughout the day.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OLATHE, KS.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

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.

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 OLATHE,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.