Welder

Job Title: Structural Welder

MIG, Stick, TIG welding

Job Description

This foreman role oversees the precise relocation, installation, and alignment of industrial machinery and equipment. You will lead work on leveling, aligning, and setting machinery and power sources on foundations or base plates, ensuring accurate installation in a variety of manufacturing environments. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, advanced rigging capability, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints while working to exacting standards of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Level, align, and install industrial machinery on foundations or base plates according to specifications and project requirements.

• Set, level, and align electric motors and other power sources such as turbines with associated equipment to ensure proper operation.

• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings to guide the relocation and setup of machinery and equipment.

• Perform and oversee rigging activities to safely move, lift, and position heavy industrial equipment.

• Use mechanical skills and tools to assemble, adjust, and secure machinery components during installation.

• Apply alignment techniques, including optical alignment where required, to achieve precise tolerances and equipment positioning.

• Coordinate and participate in machine installation, equipment moving, and related construction activities on various jobsites.

• Ensure work meets precise standards of accuracy, verifying measurements and alignment using appropriate tools and methods.

• Follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

• Compare and evaluate differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects to ensure correct fit and installation.

• Interpret flat drawings or pictures and visualize how they translate into solid, three-dimensional installations.

• Support or perform welding tasks related to structural components and machinery installation when needed, especially where structural welding is required.

• Maintain a safe work area by following established safety procedures for rigging, welding, mechanical work, and equipment movement.

• Travel to multiple jobsites and adapt to different facility layouts, conditions, and project scopes.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to level, align, and install industrial machinery on foundations or base plates.

• Demonstrated experience setting, leveling, and aligning electric motors and other power sources such as turbines with equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical skills for machinery installation and adjustment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical drawings accurately.

• Advanced rigging skills for safely moving and positioning heavy industrial equipment.

• Experience with machine installation, equipment moving, and related construction activities.

• Capability to perform precise alignment work, including the use of optical alignment methods.

• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and measure work against defined standards.

• Skill in comparing and recognizing differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.

• Ability to visualize how flat drawings or pictures translate into solid, three-dimensional objects and installations.

• Strong ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, and blueprints in a field environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Structural welding experience is a plus and beneficial for work on structural components during installations.

• Experience in iron work related to machinery and equipment installation.

• Experience in construction environments, particularly within manufacturing facilities.

• Comfort working with a variety of tools and equipment used in rigging, welding, alignment, and mechanical installation.

• Ability to travel to multiple jobsites and adapt to different facility conditions and project requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-established, reputable contractor with a strong presence in the marketplace and a steady pipeline of projects. The organization values long-term employment and seeks individuals who want to build a stable, multi-year career. You can expect consistent work, opportunities to develop advanced technical skills, and the chance to work on diverse, challenging industrial projects.

Work Environment

This role involves working at many different jobsites, primarily within existing or newly constructed manufacturing facilities. Some environments are climate controlled, while others are not, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions. You will regularly work around industrial machinery, rigging equipment, welding operations, and construction activities, following site-specific safety practices and procedures. Hours and shifts may vary depending on project needs, and travel between sites is an integral part of the job.

Please contact Erin Richey at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email resume to erichey @aerotek.com if you are interested in this position

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $30.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spartanburg,SC.

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.