Welder And Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, fabricating, joining, and repairing equipment, fixtures, and a wide range of metal objects and structures using multiple welding techniques. You work primarily with thick-gauge carbon steel, with some aluminum and stainless steel, interpreting drawings and requirements to produce high-quality welds in all positions and configurations. You also contribute to work center design and setup, and complete all required documentation to support efficient and safe manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, join, and repair equipment, fixtures, and various types of metal objects and structures using MIG, TIG, Inner shield, and Flux-cored Arc Welding (Dual shield) techniques.
• Perform welding work primarily on thick-gauge carbon steel, with occasional projects involving aluminum and stainless steel.
• Determine the layout of weld parts based on engineering drawings, blueprints, and specific company or customer requirements.
• Execute welds in all positions, including overhead, vertical, horizontal, and from underneath, as well as in complex shapes such as tubes and other confined configurations.
• Assist in welding components in areas of expertise, collaborating with other team members to complete projects efficiently.
• Support the design and setup of work centers, ensuring fixtures, tools, and equipment are properly arranged for safe and effective welding operations.
• Complete required weld documentation accurately, including line check sheets and material movement paperwork, to maintain traceability and quality records.
• Use appropriate tools, measuring devices, forklifts, cranes, and fixtures as needed to handle materials and perform fabrication and welding tasks safely.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to understand weld symbols, dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication requirements.
• Follow established safety procedures and best practices in an industrial manufacturing environment to maintain a safe and orderly work area.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of welding experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a similar industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, TIG welding, Inner shield welding, and Flux-cored Arc Welding (Dual shield).
• Ability to work primarily with thick-gauge carbon steel and to weld aluminum and stainless steel when required.
• Capability to meet D1.1 requirements.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including the ability to interpret weld symbols, dimensions, and fabrication details.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to use appropriate tools, measuring devices, forklifts, cranes, and fixtures required for welding and fabrication work.
• Ability to execute welds in all positions, including overhead, vertical, horizontal, and confined spaces.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, structurally sound welds.
• Ability to complete weld documentation and material movement paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical, vocational, or military training in welding or a related field is a plus but not required.
• Experience with aluminum MIG welding is a plus.
• Fabrication work, including cutting, fitting, and assembling metal components.
• Comfort working with stainless steel materials.
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing environments and large-scale production processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address fit-up, layout, and welding challenges.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and assist others in areas of welding expertise.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests in your well-being with a competitive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and work-life balance. Comprehensive medical options, including PPO, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account choices, are complemented by dental and vision coverage and a 401(k) plan to help you plan for the future. Additional benefits such as prescription coverage, a wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program provide resources for your physical and mental health. Disability benefits, basic life and AD&D insurance, and other coverage options offer added security, while paid time off and company-paid holidays give you the flexibility to rest, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.

Work Environment

You work in a large industrial manufacturing environment designed to support high-volume fabrication and welding operations. The main facility is air conditioned, providing a comfortable workspace for most daily tasks. At times, you may need to go outside to the yard to access or move materials, where conditions are not air conditioned and may vary with the weather. The environment includes heavy equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and fabrication fixtures, and you regularly handle thick-gauge carbon steel and other metals. Safety procedures are an integral part of daily operations, and you are expected to follow established guidelines while working around machinery, tools, and materials in a busy production setting

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $24.66/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

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.