Welder

Welder $24+

Job Description

Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques. Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process. Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness and prepare materials for welding equipment or robotic devices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using welding techniques.

• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process.

• Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness.

• Prepare materials and set up welding equipment or robotic devices as needed.

• Complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in specialty areas as required.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding on steel.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.

• Experience in fabrication, setting up jobs, fitting, structure, and grinding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Relevant experience, apprenticeship, or vocational training preferred.

• Must be able to pass and maintain MIG Welder certification.

• Basic critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes, maintaining certifications for required equipment.

• Proficiency in using hand tools and measuring tools.

• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and metric to English measurements.

• Ability to produce high-quality work.

• Capability of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.

• Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Why Work Here?

This is a 1st shift welding position at a growing family-owned business located in the heart of Louisville, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

Steel manufacturing and fabrication environment, non-temperature controlled. The work schedule is Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch and two 10-minute breaks. If overtime is required, it will take place on Fridays from 7am-3:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.