Welder

Welder - Earn Up to $35/Hour
Build Custom Equipment. Take Pride in Your Craft. Advance Your Career.

Are you a skilled welder looking for more than repetitive production work? Join a growing manufacturer where craftsmanship matters, quality comes first, and no two projects are exactly alike. We're seeking experienced Welders to fabricate custom pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, and prototype equipment used by leading industrial, energy, and data center organizations across the country.
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour based on experience, welding ability, certifications, and overall qualifications.
Why Join Our Team?

At our facility, you're more than just a welder on the floor. You'll play a key role in building specialized equipment from start to finish while working alongside a skilled, collaborative team.
What We Offer

• Up to $35/hour
• First Shift Schedule (Monday-Friday)
• Overtime Available
• Clean, modern, heated, and well-ventilated facility
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO and 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Start Times
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Employee appreciation events, cookouts, and recognition programs

This is an opportunity to work on highly customized projects where your welding skills directly impact the quality of the finished product. If you enjoy problem-solving, working from blueprints, and building something you can be proud of, you'll thrive here.
What You'll Do

• Perform MIG, TIG, Pulse, and Flux Core welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components.
• Fabricate and assemble custom pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment while selecting appropriate welding methods and materials.
• Complete fitting, cutting, layout, and pipe welding tasks as required.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to complete custom projects.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of professional welding experience.
• Strong experience with MIG and TIG welding ; Pulse and Flux Core experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience welding carbon steel; stainless steel experience is a plus.
• Prior fabrication, fitting, and assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Understanding of welding quality standards and inspection practices.
• Pipe welding and pipe fitting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Welding certifications are a plus but not required.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Pressure vessel fabrication
• Code welding
• Stainless steel welding
• Industrial OEM manufacturing
• Process equipment fabrication
• Heat exchanger production
• Pipe fabrication and assembly
• Quality inspection and dimensional verification

Work Environment

You'll work in a clean, organized, and well-maintained manufacturing facility equipped with modern tools and equipment. The shop is heated during the winter, well-lit, and designed to support safe and efficient fabrication work year-round.
Unlike high-volume production facilities, this role offers the opportunity to work on custom-engineered products and one-of-a-kind projects that challenge your skills and keep the work engaging. You'll have the chance to see projects through from fabrication to completion and take pride in the finished product.
Position Details

Location: Lockport, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | Overtime Available
Pay Range: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Permanent
If you're a welder who values craftsmanship, enjoys complex fabrication work, and wants to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and put your skills to work on projects that matter.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of East Amherst, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Amherst,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.