Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality MIG welding in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will interpret blueprints and welding symbols, set up welding equipment, and produce structural and production weldments that meet strict quality and safety standards. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of steel and equipment assemblies while contributing to an organized and growing operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components, structural parts, and equipment assemblies according to production requirements.
• Set up and assemble weldments based on blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering drawings.
• Configure welding machines and adjust welding parameters to achieve proper penetration, bead appearance, and weld integrity.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify weld quality and ensure parts meet specified tolerances.
• Measure and inspect finished parts to maintain dimensional accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain production efficiency by meeting output targets while upholding quality and safety expectations.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Identify and communicate equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, or production issues to supervision in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as fabrication, assembly, and quality control, to ensure smooth workflow and on-time delivery.
• Support continuous improvement by following standard work practices and suggesting process or quality improvements when appropriate.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of MIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience setting up welding machines and adjusting welding parameters for different applications.
• Strong quality inspection skills, including the ability to measure parts and maintain tight tolerances.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing production welding and assembly welding in a shop or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform structural welding on steel components and fabricated structures.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining consistent weld quality.
• Basic understanding of steel fabrication processes and shop welding practices.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AWS D1.1 certification preferred, or the ability to obtain company welding certifications.
• Aluminum welding experience is a plus.
• Stainless steel welding experience is a plus.
• Experience with TIG and flux core welding is beneficial.
• Experience as a MIG welder, production welder, manufacturing welder, fabricator/welder, structural welder, or shop welder.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and familiarity with welding symbols and weld inspection standards.
• Experience working in steel fabrication environments with a focus on structural and production work.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a four-day work week that supports work-life balance, with schedules that adjust to accommodate hot weather conditions. The organization is expanding rapidly and maintains a strong, stable workload driven by large, long-term accounts. Team members enjoy full benefits upon conversion to direct employment and work in a culture characterized by low turnover and long employee tenure, reflecting a supportive and engaging workplace.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, well-organized shop environment that includes a warehouse, machine operating room (with press brake, laser, and related equipment), dedicated welding area, dump truck and loader department, patcher department, CalTrans-focused department, final assembly area, and quality control department. The facility is clean and structured for the size and volume of the operation, with a Fastenal supplier on site to support tooling and supplies. The shop can be hot during the summer and cold during the winter, and the pace of work is consistent with a busy production environment. Appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety and comfort in the welding and fabrication areas.

This is a Contract position based out of Fresno, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Fresno,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.