Welder

Welder/Fabricator - $26-30/Hour - 1st Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating and assembling custom security solutions for ammunition and explosives used by the US military. You will perform a variety of welding processes on mild steel and aluminum, using both manual and mechanized cutting tools to produce high-quality, precise components.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble custom security components for ammunition and explosives according to detailed specifications and blueprints.

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and aluminum, ensuring strong, clean, and structurally sound welds.

• Perform Stick, Flux Core, and TIG welding as required by each project, selecting appropriate processes and settings for different materials and thicknesses.

• Interpret and work from welding blueprints, including reading and applying welding symbols accurately.

• Use plasma cutters and track torches to cut materials to precise dimensions and shapes.

• Perform grinding and finishing operations to prepare joints, smooth welds, and achieve required surface quality.

• Fit and position components prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and dimensional accuracy.

• Inspect welds and fabricated components for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.

• Maintain welding equipment, cutting tools, and workstations in safe, clean, and operational condition.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with welding equipment, cutting tools, and materials.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with MIG welding on mild steel and aluminum.

• Hands-on experience with Flux Core or Pulse MIG welding processes.

• TIG welding experience on relevant materials.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including welding symbols.

• Fabrication experience, including fitting and assembling components prior to welding.

• Experience using plasma cutters and track torches to cut materials.

• Grinding and torch experience for material preparation and finishing.

• Strong work ethic and positive, reliable attitude.

• Ability to work safely with welding and cutting equipment in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on custom or specialized fabrication projects.

• Comfort working independently on a weekend shift schedule.

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Ability to collaborate with others in a small team environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, family-oriented workplace where people tend to build long-term careers, with an average tenure of more than ten years. The schedule offers a 3-day work week (Fri-Sun), supporting both work-life balance and additional earning potential. You will work in an environment that values reliability, craftsmanship, and a close-knit team culture.

Work Environment

This position is part of a weekend shift running from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, with a four-day workweek structure and overtime optional through the week. The role is based in a fabrication and welding shop environment, working with MIG, Stick, Flux Core, and TIG welding equipment, plasma cutters, track torches, and grinding tools. The setting involves typical industrial conditions, including working around heat, sparks, metal, and fabrication equipment, and requires appropriate protective clothing and safety gear.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bardstown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

free dental, free vision, and free life insurance, alongside a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bardstown,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.