Structural Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Welder – 1st Shift Key Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate structural steel components including:
  • Beams
  • Columns
  • Girders
  • Other structural assemblies
• Perform production and structural welding using 3/32 and .045 wire .
• Read and interpret:
  • Blueprints
  • Shop drawings
  • Welding symbols
  • Technical specifications
• Operate welding equipment including:
  • MIG welders
  • Stick welders
  • Flux-core welding equipment
• Cut, shape, and prepare materials using:
  • Oxy-acetylene torches
  • Plasma cutters
  • Grinders
  • Other fabrication tools
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with project specifications.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams, engineers, and production personnel to meet production schedules and project goals.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on welding equipment.
• Complete finishing work, including grinding, cleaning, and polishing welded materials.
• Follow all company safety procedures and industry standards to maintain a safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural steel welding and metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with:
  • MIG welding
  • Stick welding
  • Production welding techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to:
  • Lift and handle steel materials
  • Stand for extended periods
  • Work in a manufacturing environment
  • Perform work at heights when required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Flux-core welding
  • Structural steel fitting
  • Production welding environments
• Proficiency using:
  • Oxy-acetylene torches
  • Plasma cutting equipment
  • Grinders and other fabrication tools
• Familiarity with structural steel manufacturing and fabrication processes.

Why Join Us?

Become part of an employee-owned company where your hard work directly contributes to the organization's success—and your own.

Competitive Benefits PackageOwnership & Financial Rewards

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Annual profit-sharing opportunities based on divisional performance
• Opportunity to become an employee-owner after one full year of employment
• Annual ownership distributions based on company performance

Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Subsidized employee premiums
• Additional premium discounts for:
  • Completing an annual physical
  • Maintaining non-tobacco use status

Company-Paid Protection

• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

Additional Coverage Options

• Supplemental life insurance available at reduced group rates

Work Environment

What You Can Expect

• Work both indoors and outdoors within the production facility
• Climate support through swamp coolers and industrial fans
• Clean, organized, and continuously improving facility
• Investment in new production lines and equipment
• Team-focused, safety-driven culture

Employee Perks

• Casual work attire
• Company-provided shop shirts and merchandise
• Boot voucher program for safety and comfort
• Stable employment with opportunities for growth and advancement

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buckeye, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Buckeye,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.

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.

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.