MIG Welder

Job Title: Aluminum Welder / Fabricator Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating aluminum bar and tube materials ranging from 2 feet to 20 feet in length. You will use your welding expertise and blueprint reading skills to produce high-quality fabricated components that meet precise specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform aluminum welding on bar and tube materials ranging from 2 feet to 20 feet in length, ensuring strong, clean, and structurally sound welds.

• Interpret and read blueprints and fabrication drawings to understand dimensions, tolerances, and welding requirements.

• Set up, operate, and adjust welding equipment and tools to complete fabrication tasks according to job specifications.

• Measure, cut, fit, and assemble aluminum components prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and fit-up.

• Inspect welded joints and fabricated parts for accuracy, quality, and compliance with drawings and standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all shop safety procedures and guidelines.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to prioritize work, resolve fabrication issues, and meet production deadlines.

Essential Skills

• 2 to 5 years of recent experience in aluminum welding and fabrication.

• Proficiency in welding aluminum bar and tube materials in lengths from 2 feet to 20 feet.

• Strong blueprint reading skills, including the ability to interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols.

• Hands-on experience with aluminum welding processes in a fabrication or shop environment.

• Ability to set up and operate welding equipment and related fabrication tools safely and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a fabrication shop or manufacturing environment.

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds and fabricated components.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand and power tools.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a professional fabrication environment that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and pride in delivering high-quality work. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your welding and fabrication expertise while contributing to a steady pipeline of challenging and varied projects.

Work Environment

This position operates in a fabrication or shop environment focused on aluminum welding and metalworking. You will work with welding machines, fabrication tools, and measuring equipment to handle bar and tube materials from 2 feet to 20 feet in length. The role typically involves standing for extended periods, handling metal components, and following standard industrial safety practices, including appropriate protective clothing and equipment as required by the shop.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe Springs,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.