Entry Level Welder

Job Title: Welder
Job Description
As a welder, you will be responsible for welding and building structural components such as catwalks, stairways, handrails, and support structures.
Responsibilities

• Produce and assemble steel structures and equipment according to specifications.
• Assemble, gather, and weld steel materials for products.
• Read and interpret blueprints to complete work.
• Operate hand tools such as grinders, drills, and impacts.
• Follow safety requirements while performing all work duties.
• Meet or beat project deadlines to satisfy production requirements and demands.
• Ensure work meets quality requirements as determined by quality control and production supervision.
• Maintain and improve department performance metrics of on-time, complete, and error-free production.
• Operate overhead cranes and unload raw materials.
• Perform 5S duties, record-keeping of scrap, housekeeping, and trash removal from work cells.
• Conduct all quality control activities for the assigned work cell and have the authority to reject materials for quality issues.
• Collaborate with area leads and supervisors on materials needed to perform duties.
• Adapt to additional duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed.
• Exhibit a 'Can Do' attitude to ensure orders are properly assembled for on-time, complete, and error-free delivery.

Essential Skills

• High school degree or GED.
• Ability to pass a weld test: 2G Single Bevel Groove on a 1" plate.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure to ensure accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in MIG welding and structural welding.
• Experience working with fabrication and blueprints.
• Experience operating forklifts and other machinery.

Why Work Here?
This company is experiencing significant growth with plans to double in size over the next three years. With a substantial investment in updating equipment and improving workflow, this is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment. The standard workweek offers ample opportunity for overtime, and there is a $1 shift differential. The organization fosters a hard-working yet family-oriented culture with a diverse workforce, providing a small business feel within a large company.
Work Environment
Work is conducted in shifts, with the standard shift being Monday through Thursday, though Fridays are common. Expect 50-hour workweeks for at least half the year. The first shift runs from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the second shift from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The facility maintains a safety-conscious environment, providing appropriate attire such as work jeans, shirts, steel toes, and PAPR hoods, with options for backpack or belt PAPRs. The company aims to increase its workforce from 18 to 26 welders as it expands its facilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.26 - $26.99/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 Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.

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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.

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