Pipe Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Pipe Welder - Grand Rapids, MI

• 1st Shift M-F
• $30.00-42.00 per hour
• Competitive Company Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Pipe Welder to add to our growing team in West Michigan. This role involves performing high-quality pipe and structural welding in a busy fabrication shop, supporting overflow production from another facility. You will work primarily with MIG welding on pipe and structural components, ensuring accurate and reliable welds that meet production and quality standards while following blueprints and fabrication plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on pipe and structural components in a fabrication shop environment.
• Support overflow pipe welding production from another plant by completing assigned welds accurately and on time.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and fabrication drawings to ensure correct dimensions, layouts, and weld specifications.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and related tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete and pass a weld test, which may take upwards of 2 or more hours, to demonstrate welding proficiency.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to project requirements, making adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with fabrication team members to coordinate workflow and meet production schedules.
• Follow all safety procedures and shop guidelines while working around machinery and welding areas.
• Assist with general fabrication tasks as needed, including fitting, positioning, and preparing materials for welding.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a MIG welder, specifically on pipe and structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings accurately.
• Hands-on experience with pipe welding in a fabrication shop environment.
• Strong fabrication skills, including fitting and preparing materials for welding.
• Capability to successfully complete a weld test that may take 2 or more hours.
• Commitment to safe work practices in a shop and welding environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with flux core welding is a plus.
• Experience with stick welding is a plus.
• Prior experience working with a variety of welding machinery and shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fabrication team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a busy fabrication shop where your welding expertise directly supports high-demand production work and offers the opportunity to handle diverse, hands-on projects. The role provides steady first-shift hours with some flexibility, allowing you to maintain a consistent schedule while contributing to meaningful, tangible results. You will work with a variety of welding processes and equipment, giving you the chance to sharpen your skills and grow your experience in a professional, safety-conscious environment. Pay is based on experience and capabilities, with higher earning potential for those with extensive welding backgrounds.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fabrication shop featuring a loop of machinery and a dedicated welding area. The role is primarily a first-shift position, typically running from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with some flexibility in hours as needed. You will work around various shop machinery, welding stations, and fabrication equipment in an industrial environment that emphasizes safe and efficient operations. The setting involves hands-on work with metal components, welding tools, and fabrication layouts throughout the shift.

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.