Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled welder to set up and operate welding equipment and hand/power tools, perform SMAW and GMAW welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions, and prepare materials by cleaning surfaces and removing contaminants. You will be responsible for laying out, fitting, aligning, and securing parts prior to welding, following blueprints, drawings, and work orders, and selecting proper torches, tips, filler rods, and flux for each job. Additionally, you will weld aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys, inspect welds and finished parts to ensure quality and correct dimensions, and monitor welding processes to prevent warping, distortion, or overheating.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment and hand/power tools.
• Perform SMAW and GMAW welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Prepare materials by cleaning surfaces and removing contaminants.
• Lay out, fit, align, and secure parts prior to welding following blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Select proper torches, tips, filler rods, and flux for each job.
• Weld aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
• Inspect welds and finished parts to ensure quality and correct dimensions.
• Monitor welding processes to prevent warping, distortion, or overheating.
• Label and identify materials with job numbers or piece marks.
• Repair or rework parts by dismantling, straightening, and reassembling as needed.
• Identify faulty equipment or materials and report issues to supervisors.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times.
• Perform general fabrication work to meet production specifications.
• Assist with other production tasks as assigned.

• Experience with Mig, SMAW, and GMAW welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with fabrication and welding techniques.
• Experience with FCAW, TIG, and flux core welding.
• Knowledge of tape measures, sheet metal, grinding, assembly, and welding equipment.

• 1+ year of weld school or equivalent experience.
• Preferred experience in blueprint reading.

Join a rapidly growing company with advancement opportunities as they are booked out until at least 2028. We value meaningful work and offer competitive rewards, encouraging internal feedback for greater success. Employees are supported with competitive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, access to 24/7 free counseling, and an annual wellness stipend. We provide extensive training and development, with clear expectations for professional advancement, from internships to executive roles.

Work Environment

Work a 1st Shift schedule from 6am-4:30pm, Monday to Thursday, with overtime on Fridays as needed. The environment is a large manufacturing setting, which can be dusty and dirty, but offers a family feel despite being part of a larger organization.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Paton,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

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):
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.