Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating components in a dedicated miscellaneous shop that produces handrails, ladders, cages, and similar structural items. You will set up and operate welding equipment, interpret blueprints, and ensure high-quality welds on steel components, including material up to 1 inch thick.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding machines and adjust temperature and settings based on product requirements and material thickness.
• Read and interpret blueprints to fit and assemble parts accurately according to specifications.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and flux core welding on handrails, ladders, cages, and other structural components in a production environment.
• Operate an overhead crane as needed to move and position materials safely.
• Conduct basic weld inspections to verify quality before proceeding to the next step in the process.
• Clean and finish welds using a grinder to meet quality and appearance standards.
• Measure and verify dimensions using a tape measure to ensure parts meet blueprint requirements.
• Assist with assembly and structural fabrication tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the weld shop.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with MIG welding in a production or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints with accuracy.
• Experience using grinders to clean and finish welds.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for a 10-hour shift.
• Proficiency using a tape measure and basic hand tools for fabrication and assembly.
• Capability to perform basic weld inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with TIG welding processes.
• Experience with flux core welding.
• Experience in structural fabrication, including handrails, ladders, and similar assemblies.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane safely.
• General assembly experience within a fabrication or structural steel environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that offers strong, comprehensive benefits for both individuals and families, supporting long-term financial and personal well-being. The organization demonstrates a commitment to employees futures through a competitive 401(k) contribution tied to hours worked and a structured vesting schedule. You can build a stable career in a setting that values reliability, craftsmanship, and ongoing contribution.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean, well-lit weld shop located in a building that is less than 10 years old. The environment is organized for production welding and fabrication, with access to MIG, TIG, and flux core welding equipment, overhead cranes, grinders, and standard fabrication tools. The role involves standing and moving throughout a 10-hour shift in a modern facility designed to support efficient and safe welding operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

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.