Structural Welder

Join our team as a 3rd Shift Fabricator where you will build and weld structural steel products such as columns, beams, and stairs according to specifications on blueprints. This position involves working with various materials, shaping and welding them to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for installation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for building structural steel products.
• Review the quality of work and ensure structures are ready for installation.
• Cut, size, shape, and bend materials, tack them into place, and weld them.
• Ensure stairs or handles are prepared for job site arrival.

• Proficiency in structural welding and MIG welding.
• Experience in fabrication and reading blueprints.
• Attention to detail and quality control skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and growth-oriented environment.

• 2+ years' experience in MIG welding or iron workers union welding.
• Union welding experience preferred.
• Ability to pass written Weld and Blueprint tests.
• AWS and AISC Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to read angles and use a tape measure accurately.

Our company offers competitive health benefits and is employee-owned, allowing team members to earn stock based on years of service. Vacation time is front-loaded after 60 days of employment, and we host food trucks twice a month, providing lunch at no cost. Employees receive regular pay increases and have the potential for yearly wage reviews. Additionally, we offer a Scheduling Attainment Bonus based on production schedule achievements.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position. The fabrication shop environment can be dirty, and personal protective equipment such as jeans, work-appropriate shirts, steel-toed boots, weld helmets, and safety glasses are required. The location is small, with 15-20 people, but there are plans to move to a larger site, offering future leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate will align with the company's culture, environment, and effort requirements. The shift is 3rd shift M-TH 6pm-6am, with an immediate need for 3rd shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, IA.

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 Carlisle,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.