Welder/fabricator

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on laying out, fitting, and preparing pipe systems and fixtures for fluid processing machinery, then welding these assemblies according to detailed blueprints and weld symbols. You will primarily perform pipe welding using Pulse MIG and TIG processes across various metals and projects, including work on pressure vessels that requires both welding and testing capabilities. Some fluid processing units are large, so you will work at height using ladders to access installation areas while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and prepare pipe systems and fixtures for fluid processing machinery in accordance with engineering specifications and blueprints.

• Interpret and work from blueprints with weld symbols to determine weld types, locations, and sequence.

• Perform high-quality pipe welding using Pulse MIG and TIG processes on a variety of metals and wall thicknesses.

• Execute pressure vessel welding and participate in testing procedures to ensure structural integrity and compliance with standards.

• Use ladders and appropriate access equipment to reach and weld on larger fluid processing units while following safety protocols.

• Carry out fabrication and fitting tasks, including cutting, aligning, and assembling components prior to welding.

• Conduct and pass required weld tests on day one, demonstrating proficiency in multiple 6G pipe configurations.

• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments or repairs as needed.

• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE, and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Collaborate with team members in a manufacturing environment to meet production schedules and support continuous workflow.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in TIG welding on pipe, including open root and multi-pass welds.

• Proficiency in Pulse MIG welding on pipe, including root, fill, and cover passes.

• Strong blueprint reading skills, with the ability to interpret weld symbols and fabrication details.

• Hands-on experience with pipe welding and fabrication in an industrial or heavy machinery environment.

• Ability to perform and pass three weld tests on day one: 6G 2" Schedule 80 pipe with backing ring using MIG root and Pulse MIG cover; 6G 2" Schedule 80 pipe open root using TIG root, fill, and cover; 6G 2" Schedule 160 pipe using TIG root, TIG fill, and TIG gap.

• Capability to perform pressure vessel welding and support testing procedures.

• Comfort working at height using ladders and other access equipment while maintaining safety.

• Commitment to following safety standards and using required PPE, including weld hood, gloves, and jacket.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with stick welding is beneficial.

• Any relevant welding certifications are a plus and help demonstrate technical proficiency.

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments serving industries such as chemical, gas/oil, or pharmaceutical is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-oriented environment where people treat each other well and work together to deliver complex machinery. The role offers competitive compensation, daily per diem support, and a strong backlog of work projected through 2026 and beyond, providing long-term stability. You benefit from a culture that values skilled trades, supports professional growth, and invests in the tools and protective equipment needed to perform your best work.

Work Environment

You work in a manufacturing facility that builds heavy fluid processing machines for industries such as chemical, gas/oil, and pharmaceutical. The operation runs multiple shifts, with a first shift from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and a second shift from 3:45 p.m. to 1:45 a.m.; training occurs on day shift, and you need to be open to working either shift. The environment emphasizes safety and proper attire, including steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection, with specific PPE provided for different jobs. As a welder, you use and maintain your weld hood, gloves, and jacket, working around heavy machinery, pipe systems, and fabrication equipment in a structured, production-focused setting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of York, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

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.