Welder

Job Title: Welder $18-22/hr

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating and MIG welding oil field parts in a manufacturing environment, ensuring high-quality, structurally sound welds that meet production and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate oil field parts using appropriate tools, equipment, and welding processes.

• Perform MIG welding on various components to produce high-quality, structurally sound welds.

• Interpret and read blueprints to understand specifications, dimensions, and welding requirements.

• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment and fabrication tools safely and efficiently.

• Inspect completed welds and fabricated parts to verify accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.

• Work up to 60 hours per week to meet production schedules and project deadlines.

• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working with welding and fabrication equipment.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow and resolve production issues.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to perform MIG welding in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

• Hands-on experience fabricating parts and components, preferably for oil field applications.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

• Capability to work up to 60 hours per week, including extended shifts.

• Experience with TIG welding.

• Experience with stick welding.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and use welding equipment correctly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments involving welding and fabrication.

• Versatility with multiple welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and stick.

• Ability to adapt to changing production needs and priorities.

• Strong work ethic and reliability in a high-demand schedule.

Why Work Here?

You join a production team where your welding and fabrication skills directly support critical field operations. The workplace values reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork, offering consistent hours and the opportunity to build experience with multiple welding processes. You can expect a structured environment where safety, quality, and productivity are priorities, giving you a solid platform to grow your trade skills and professional experience.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing and fabrication setting focused on oil field parts. The schedule runs Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the expectation of working up to 60 hours per week. You will work with MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment, as well as standard fabrication tools, in a production-oriented environment that emphasizes safety and adherence to procedures. The role involves standing for extended periods, working around industrial machinery, and following any required attire or protective equipment guidelines appropriate for welding and fabrication work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.