Welder 28/hr HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on the fabrication and welding of a wide range of steel components, ensuring high-quality, structurally sound assemblies that meet design and safety standards. You will interpret blueprints, operate welding and cutting equipment, and complete both new fabrication and repair work while maintaining strict adherence to specifications and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate a variety of components including A setup, B setup, LA brackets, small components, cubicles, conservators, and turrets according to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Perform fabrication of take covers and core clamps, ensuring accurate dimensions and proper fit-up before welding.

• Weld components using appropriate welding techniques such as MIG, stick, and flux core to produce strong, clean, and structurally sound welds.

• Inspect welds and welded assemblies for conformance to design criteria, applicable specifications, and inspection procedures, making adjustments as needed.

• Identify and repair defective welds or components, reworking parts to meet quality and safety standards.

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine material requirements, weld symbols, dimensions, and sequence of operations.

• Set up and operate welding and cutting equipment, including plasma cutting tools, in a safe and efficient manner.

• Use overhead or jib cranes to safely move and position materials and assemblies during the fabrication and welding process.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following all safety procedures and guidelines.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of blueprint reading and welding experience, ideally working with 1/2 inch or thicker material.

• Proficiency in MIG welding with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds.

• Experience with stick welding and flux core welding in a production or fabrication environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances.

• Experience with fitting and fabricating components to precise specifications before welding.

• At least 1 year of experience operating overhead (OH) or jib cranes to move and position materials safely.

• Skill in using plasma cutting equipment to cut and prepare materials for fabrication and welding.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to inspect welds and components for conformance to design and quality standards.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to established safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience fabricating complex assemblies such as cubicles, conservators, turrets, and brackets.

• Comfort working with heavier gauge materials and large fabricated structures.

• Ability to adapt to different setups and product types within a fabrication environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills to address fit-up, distortion, or quality issues during fabrication.

• Reliability and consistency in attendance to support production schedules.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable union environment with regular August pay increases and compensation that exceeds typical market rates. The organization offers 13 paid holidays from the start, weekly pay every Friday, and a clean, well-maintained workplace. It has a strong reputation in the marketplace, and many employees choose to build long-term careers here, enjoying security, consistency, and a supportive work culture.

Work Environment

The facility provides a clean working environment that supports safe and efficient welding and fabrication activities, including the use of overhead or jib cranes, welding equipment, and plasma cutting tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $71947.20 - $71947.20/yr.

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) with company match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.