Welder Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring two welder/fabricators for a manufacturing facility located in the South Memphis area. These positions are both 6 month contract to hire opportunities paying $30-$35/hr on 1st shift Monday-Friday 6am-2pm. Please apply for immediate consideration.

Job Description

This role focuses on fabrication welding, pipe repair, and mechanical maintenance to restore and improve process tanks and piping systems in a manufacturing environment. You work primarily on first shift, performing project-based work over an extended period while ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication welding for pipe repair, with a strong emphasis on MIG welding to restore and maintain piping systems.
• Identify leaks in tanks and piping, assess the extent of damage, and carry out appropriate repairs to bring tanks back to standard.
• Cut down and remove old tanks using torch cutters in a safe and controlled manner.
• Execute pipefitting tasks, including installing, modifying, and optimizing piping to create more efficient piping layouts.
• Work with galvanized piping, carbon steel piping, and soap drying lines, ensuring structural integrity and reliability.
• Carry out general preventive maintenance (PMs) on mechanical and piping systems to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Use stick welding and TIG welding as needed to support various repair and fabrication tasks.
• Handle fatty acids and oils in both indoor and outdoor settings, following appropriate safety and handling procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and other trades to complete project work that is expected to last a minimum of six months and likely up to a year.
• Work overtime as needed, often reaching 50–55 hours per week or more, to meet project timelines and maintenance demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in welding, fabrication, and torch cutting.
• Proficiency in MIG welding for fabrication and pipe repair.
• Hands-on experience with stick welding for structural and repair work.
• Demonstrated skill using cutting torches for cutting down tanks and piping.
• Ability to perform pipefitting, including installing and modifying piping systems for improved efficiency.
• Experience working with galvanized piping, carbon steel piping, and process lines such as soap drying lines.
• Familiarity with general preventive maintenance practices on mechanical and piping systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety training, ideally completed prior to or shortly after hire.
• Comfort working with fatty acids, oils, and related process materials in an industrial setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience as a valuable plus for more specialized fabrication and repair tasks.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment handling bar soap or similar products.
• Ability to adapt to both indoor and outdoor work conditions, including dirty and oily environments.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and willingness to follow OSHA guidelines and company safety policies.
• Capacity to work flexible first-shift hours, such as 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., depending on operational needs.
• Willingness to work significant overtime, with no formal limit on overtime hours.

Why Work Here?

You join a production environment that offers consistent, long-term project work with the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings through abundant overtime. The organization values safety, craftsmanship, and reliability, giving skilled tradespeople the autonomy to apply their expertise while working with varied piping and tank systems. You benefit from a stable first-shift schedule with flexibility, exposure to diverse mechanical challenges, and the chance to build deep experience in a specialized manufacturing process.