Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder. Competitive Pay, Hiring ASAP!!

Job Description

As a Welder, you will assemble and fabricate stainless steel components and larger assemblies, such as material handling hoppers and their supporting frameworks, using both MIG and TIG welding techniques. You will work with a variety of material thicknesses, typically ranging from light-gauge stainless steel up to 3/4-inch plate. Your role will involve completing final assembly, alignment, and welding of parts processed through laser cutting and forming operations. Additionally, you will perform finishing work such as grinding, smoothing, and polishing welds and fabricated products as required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate stainless steel components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Work with various material thicknesses, including light-gauge stainless steel up to 3/4-inch plate.
• Complete final assembly and welding of laser-cut and formed parts.
• Perform finishing work such as grinding, smoothing, and polishing.
• Operate and utilize common shop tools and equipment.
• Follow established workplace safety practices.
• Move materials, work-in-process, and finished products using powered industrial equipment.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills during fabrication.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience with MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, and geometry.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and their application.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade school training or fabrication education is preferred.
• Two or more years of hands-on MIG and TIG welding experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with metal fabrication, grinding, polishing, or finishing is advantageous.
• Current or previous welding certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience operating bridge cranes or overhead lifting equipment is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can enhance your welding skills and grow professionally in a supportive environment. We value safety and quality workmanship, and offer opportunities for training and advancement.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing environment that may not be climate-controlled. Be prepared to work around welding fumes, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels while using appropriate safety equipment. The role requires standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

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.