Welder

Job Title: Welder starting pay $25+

Job Description

Join a growing metal fabrication team as a Welder, contributing to the expansion of a dedicated weld department that supports multiple shifts. You will perform MIG welding on production runs for a wide variety of parts and customers across multiple industries, working in a setting that combines a job shop feel with larger production runs. This role offers the opportunity to apply and develop your welding and fabrication skills while supporting the company’s continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding primarily on steel components, with occasional welding on aluminum for customer-specific orders.

• Complete welds on production runs for a variety of parts and customers across multiple industries.

• Interpret blueprints to determine weld locations, weld types, and how each weld fits into the final product.

• Use a tape measure accurately to ensure welds are placed correctly and that weld lengths meet specified dimensions.

• Follow production specifications, quality standards, and work instructions to ensure consistent, high-quality welds.

• Collaborate with other welders and fabrication team members to support production needs across all shifts.

• Contribute to a job shop-style environment that includes both smaller custom projects and larger production runs.

• Support the expansion of the weld department by adapting to additional off-shift coverage as needed.

• Maintain a safe and organized work area, following all safety procedures and guidelines in a metal fabrication environment.

• Assist with basic fabrication tasks as needed to support overall production flow.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with MIG welding, primarily on steel components.

• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints to identify weld locations and requirements.

• Proficiency using a tape measure accurately to verify weld placement and dimensions.

• Experience working in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.

• Capability to perform consistent, production-quality welds on a variety of parts and assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience is a plus and increases flexibility within the weld team.

• Background in fabrication work, including fitting and assembly, is beneficial.

• Comfort working on both smaller custom jobs and larger production runs.

• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving production needs.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to grow with a company that is actively expanding and opening multiple locations. The organization places a strong emphasis on developing its people, providing training and support to help employees build new skills and advance their careers. Many team members have successfully moved from general production roles into skilled positions such as laser and machine operation, reflecting a culture of internal growth, continuous learning, and long-term development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a metal fabrication manufacturing facility that maintains a fairly clean work environment, though it is not climate controlled. You will work with welding and fabrication equipment in a production setting that blends job shop-style work with larger, repeat production runs. The weld department is expanding to cover multiple shifts, with standard shift options including 1st shift (6:50 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), 2nd shift (2:50 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), and 3rd shift (10:50 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plain City, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $29.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plain City,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.