Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Welder & Fabricator | 1st Shift

Pay: $30-$35+/hr

Location: Lockport, NY

Shift: 1st Shift

Join a growing team building custom-engineered cooling systems for cutting-edge data centers, and be valued.

✅ Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

✅ Regular Raises Based on Performance & Growth

✅ Medical, Dental & Life Insurance

✅ 401(k) with Company Match + FSA Options

✅ Generous PTO + 10 Paid Holidays

✅ Flexible Start Times

✅ Paid Breaks + Daily Lunch Period

✅ Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

✅ Stable, Supportive Team Environment

• Perform MIG, TIG, Pulse, and Flux Core welding
• Fabricate pressure vessels, piping systems, and custom assemblies
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
• Select appropriate welding methods and equipment for each project
• Work primarily with carbon steel and stainless steel materials
• Conduct quality inspections and verify measurements
• Use calipers, squares, and precision measuring tools
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency

Required:

• 3+ years of welding experience
• Experience with MIG, TIG, Pulse, and/or Flux Core welding
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Carbon steel fabrication experience
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work in a custom fabrication environment

Preferred:

• Stainless steel fabrication experience
• Pressure vessel, piping, or custom fabrication experience
• ASME certification or code welding experience
• Knowledge of ASME and AWS standards
• Inspection and quality control experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Clean, modern, well-maintained facility
• Heated in winter and well-ventilated year-round
• Dedicated workstations with autonomy and ownership
• Work on innovative cooling systems, heat exchangers, and custom builds
• Collaborative culture focused on craftsmanship, quality, and long-term success

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, NY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Lockport,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.