Welder And Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

This role involves working in a structural steel fabrication shop to produce metal components such as stairs and railings. You will move materials, measure, cut, grind, fit, and weld metal pieces using a variety of tools and equipment, ensuring all parts are aligned and fitted to precise specifications. Safety and teamwork are core priorities in this industrial fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal components such as stairs, railings, and other architectural pieces from structural steel.
• Move and handle materials safely within the fabrication shop using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure, including reading 1/16", 1/8", 1/4", and 1/2" increments.
• Cut metal using saws, torch cutters, and plasma cutters according to blueprint specifications.
• Grind, fit, and align parts to meet detailed fabrication and quality requirements.
• Perform MIG welding and other welding processes as needed to assemble and complete metal structures.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and shop drawings to ensure correct dimensions and fit-up.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and industrial fabrication equipment such as press brakes and ironworkers.
• Conduct fitting and weld preparation to ensure clean, accurate, and secure welds.
• Follow all shop safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete production goals and support a cooperative, team-oriented culture.
• Participate in and successfully complete blueprint, weld, and bend tests as required by the role.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a structural steel fabrication shop that produces architectural components such as stairs and railings. This is a first-shift position with typical hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment is an active industrial setting that involves working around fabrication equipment such as welders, saws, torches, plasma cutters, press brakes, and ironworkers. Team members follow established safety practices and use appropriate personal protective equipment suitable for a fabrication and welding shop.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bernalillo, NM.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bernalillo,NM.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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.