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Metal Fabricator - 1st Shift

$30 - $40 per hour

Aerotek

Metal Fabricator - 1st Shift - Miramar Start Up Company Job Description Join our innovative team as a Metal Fabricator, where you will play a crucial role in the metal fabrication and framing of our final assembly units. This position requires the use of various metal fabrication tools to create unique and custom builds without specific blueprints. Your expertise will be essential in determining what needs to be completed, cutting and welding metal, and assembling frames. Responsibilities Assist in the metal fabrication and framing of final assembly units. Utilize different metal fabrication tools such as hacksaws, circular saws, chop saws, drill presses, manual machines, and various grinding tools. Cut, weld, and shape mild steel using MIG welding techniques. Work with untoleranced drawings and provide feedback to engineers in this R&D building role. Collaborate closely with engineers and team leaders to solve fabrication challenges. Essential Skills Proven experience in MIG welding and working with mild steel. Comfort with following untoleranced drawings and providing feedback. Experience with tight tolerances in custom metal fabrication. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in manual machining is a nice-to-have. Skills in carpentry, grinding, welding, and understanding blueprints and tolerances. Why Work Here? This role offers a unique opportunity to work on custom builds where no day or project is the same. You will be part of a small organization, allowing you to know everyone on the team and work closely with engineers and leaders. You will engage in problem-solving daily, using your skills in diverse ways to contribute to the company's success. Work Environment The work environment includes a morning shift starting between 6am and 8am. You will be required to wear PPE while working on site, which may occasionally include over-the-head respirators. Our company values resilience, flexibility, and individual ownership, encouraging employees to tackle difficult problems and work outside their comfort zones. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 benefitsEmployee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aerotek

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