Welder

Job Title: Welder Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join a busy fabrication shop team, focusing on welding, fabricating, assembling, and modifying custom metal products and equipment used in commercial, industrial, and institutional heating and air conditioning applications. In this hands-on role, you fabricate ductwork, air distribution accessories, and associated equipment, working from construction drawings and blueprints to produce high-quality finished products from raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate ductwork, air distribution accessories, and associated equipment for commercial, industrial, and institutional heating and air conditioning projects.

• Locate, measure, and outline installation areas using construction drawings and blueprints.

• Drill holes, attach brackets, hangers, and other holding devices to support equipment and ductwork.

• Fabricate complex fittings and ductwork, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications.

• Assist with moving, loading, unloading, and distributing materials and parts within the shop.

• Set equipment such as coils, fans, and humidifiers according to project requirements.

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols to plan and execute work.

• Create material takeoffs and cut lists from construction drawings to support fabrication activities.

• Pull and organize raw materials from inventory in preparation for fabrication.

• Measure, lay out, cut, fit, tack, and assemble metal components for custom products and equipment.

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick (SMAW) welding on a variety of materials, including stainless steel and aluminum.

• Weld to qualified procedures using GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) processes.

• Grind, finish, and clean welds to meet established quality and appearance standards.

• Operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, plate rollers, band saws, sheet rollers, hem saws, plasma cutters, grinders, and other common shop tools.

• Perform sheet metal fabrication and assembly, ensuring components meet precise measurements and tolerances.

• Inspect completed welds and fabricated products for accuracy, structural integrity, and overall quality.

• Follow detailed instructions and fabrication specifications to produce custom equipment and assemblies.

• Apply strong shop safety practices, maintaining a clean and organized work area and using tools and equipment safely.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of MIG welding experience.

• Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience.

• Minimum 2 years of metal fabrication experience.

• Previous experience working in a sheet metal or fabrication shop.

• Proficiency in MIG (GMAW) welding.

• Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding.

• Experience with Stick welding (SMAW).

• Ability to perform weld preparation and finishing, including grinding and cleaning.

• Experience welding stainless steel materials.

• Experience welding aluminum materials.

• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols accurately.

• Capability to perform multi-position welding.

• Strong skills in metal fabrication and sheet metal fabrication.

• Ability to perform layout and fitting of metal components.

• Proficiency in blueprint reading and understanding fabrication drawings.

• Experience creating material takeoffs and cut lists from construction drawings.

• Accurate measuring and precision fabrication skills with tight tolerances.

• Experience fabricating custom equipment and products to specification.

• Ability to assemble and assist with installation of fabricated components.

• Experience operating press brakes, shears, and rollers.

• Experience using grinding and finishing tools and band saws.

• Knowledge of weld symbols and fabrication terminology.

• Experience using common fabrication and welding tools in a shop environment.

• Strong understanding of shop safety practices and safe tool operation.

• Ability to produce consistent, quality welds with minimal supervision.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and fabrication specifications carefully.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with flux core welding processes.

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication in HVAC-related applications.

• Familiarity with operating additional equipment such as sheet rollers, hem saws, plasma cutters, and grinders.

• Ability to organize raw materials and maintain inventory for fabrication projects.

• Attention to detail in inspecting completed welds and fabricated products for accuracy and quality.

• Strong problem-solving skills when working on unique, custom-fabricated projects.

• Comfort working from construction drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication terminology in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a supportive work environment that values continuous learning and professional growth, offering opportunities to expand your skills and advance within the organization. The role provides a strong benefits package that includes eight paid holidays, two weeks of vacation starting in the first year, company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. You can also take advantage of a 401(k) program with a 100% match up to 4%, helping you build long-term financial security while enjoying a stable and rewarding career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fabrication shop environment where you work directly with metal materials, sheet metal components, and a wide range of welding and fabrication equipment. You regularly operate tools such as press brakes, shears, plate rollers, band saws, sheet rollers, hem saws, plasma cutters, grinders, and other common shop machinery. The setting is hands-on and production-focused, requiring adherence to strict safety practices and consistent use of personal protective equipment appropriate for welding and metal fabrication work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Greensboro,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.