Welder & Fitter
$25 - $30 per hourAerotek
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Welder & Fitter - Career Opportunity - El Cajon, CA
Job Description
- Join our dynamic team as a Welder/Fitter, where you will perform TIG and MIG welding on various assemblies. You will work closely with journeyman welders to assist with fit-up and fabrication tasks. The role requires reading blueprints, using fixtures, and operating hand grinders. This position is based on-site in El Cajon, CA, four days a week.
Responsibilities
- Apply TIG and MIG welds on assemblies.
- Assist with fit-up and fabrication according to drawings.
- Operate hand grinders effectively.
- Weld exotic materials including alloys, Inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel.
- Work with different material thicknesses such as .032, .060, .090, and .0188.
- Utilize back gaps during welding.
- Set up welding machines, including amperage and understanding weld symbols.
Essential Skills
- Proficient in TIG and MIG welding.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Experience with welding assemblies and using fixtures.
- Knowledge of welding exotic materials like alloys and stainless steel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Own a welding hood.
- Willingness to work on various assigned jobs within and outside the welding field.
- Ability to fabricate parts under supervision.
- Capability to document work including type of rod and weld used.
- Skill in identifying materials and setting them on traveler.
Why Work Here?
- Be part of a team where your skills in welding are highly valued. Experience a supportive work environment that encourages learning and growth. Enjoy the opportunity to work with a variety of materials and expand your expertise in welding techniques.
Work Environment
This position is available on 1st & 2nd shift. The role offers a hands-on experience with advanced welding technologies and requires adherence to safety standards.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 El Cajon,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.
About AerotekWe 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.
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.$25 - $30 per hour
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