Fabricator

The candidate will primarily engage in MIG welding and fabricating various metals. Schooling or on-the-job experience in both is required.

Responsibilities

• Product fabrication including gates, posts, brackets, etc.
• Installation of fencing and gates.
• Frequent operation of plasma machine.
• General structural and mechanical maintenance.
• Work primarily from the factory but must be flexible to travel to sites for remedial work for extended periods, up to two weeks.
• Operate various machines including press brake, plasma cutter, lathe, mill, drill press, MIG and stick welder, bandsaw, and various power tools.

• General mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of plasma machines.
• Skilled in MIG, stick, and TIG welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and execute requirements.
• Capability to work with layouts and developments.
• At least 2 years of experience as a fabricator/boilermaker.
• Good communication skills.
• Competency in the use of Excel, Word, and Office.
• Ability to take initiative and find solutions to specific problems.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Trustworthy and reliable.

• Experience with carbon steel and aluminum fabrication preferred.
• Experience manufacturing products for the defense or government contracting industry.
• Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent).
• Experience fabricating fencing systems, gates, or structural frames.
• Familiarity with quality inspections and documentation.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience.

Join a dynamic team where your skills in fabrication and welding will be highly valued. Enjoy the opportunity to work on diverse projects and enhance your expertise in a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

Work in a metal/fab shop that is not climate controlled, experiencing cold in winter and heat in summer, with fans and bay doors for air flow.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fredericksburg, VA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/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 Fredericksburg,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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):
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