Welder

1st Shift Welder $22-$30/hr.

Marion, OH

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced welder to join a rapidly growing, family-owned manufacturing company. You will work in a job shop environment, performing MIG welding and fabrication on a variety of projects while interpreting blueprints and collaborating closely with machinists in a fast-paced, quality-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG welding on stainless steel and other materials in a job shop environment.
• Interpret and work from blueprints to set up and complete welding and fabrication tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out fabrication activities such as cutting, punching, and grinding steel to prepare parts for welding and assembly.
• Program and operate machines either at the machine or at a computer using prints as a reference.
• Run between 1 to 4 different parts per day, which may include short runs of multiple parts or longer runs of a single part over several days.
• Operate up to two machines at a time while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with machinists and other team members in a job shop environment to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Follow the company’s quality management system and adhere to established procedures and best practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools, equipment, and materials.
• Support a fast-paced production environment by meeting output expectations and assisting with other tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of welding experience, including work in a machining or job shop environment.
• Proficiency in MIG welding on stainless steel.
• AWS D1.1 certification (required).
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Hands-on fabrication experience, including cutting, punching, and grinding steel.
• Experience working efficiently from blueprints to produce quality parts.
• Ability to operate and work alongside CNC machines, lathes, and mills in a machining environment.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks or machines simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a machinist or CNC machinist is highly beneficial but not required.
• Experience working in a job shop that serves automotive and other industrial customers.
• Comfort collaborating with machinists and other skilled trades in a production environment.
• Ability to adapt to varying production demands, including short and long production runs.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance to support production and quality goals.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-owned and operated company that values culture, flexibility, and long-term growth. The organization is expanding its facility and customer base, creating opportunities for stability and advancement. A formal quality management system supports consistent processes, and most work is handled in-house, offering exposure to a wide variety of projects. Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan, as well as an annual boot allowance and a year-end incentive program based on attendance, quality, and production output.

Work Environment

This is a job shop environment that supports a range of industries, including automotive and other major manufacturers. Work includes projects such as racking systems, material handling equipment, and similar industrial products. You will work in a machine room that is climate controlled to protect equipment and provide a comfortable setting. The atmosphere is easygoing yet fast-paced, with close collaboration among machinists and welders. The standard schedule is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Saturday hours from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. as needed. New hires can expect to work the 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. schedule. The dress code includes jeans, a shirt, and steel-toe footwear, with uniforms provided after direct hire.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/hr.

This is a fully onsite position in Marion,OH.

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.