Welder - 1st Shift

Welder II - 1st Shift

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00/hour

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Optional Overtime: Fridays, 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Are you an experienced welder looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement? We are seeking a skilled Welder II to join our production team. In this role, you'll work on a variety of fabrication and welding projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

What You'll Do

• Perform MIG or TIG welding and fabrication work to AWS 3G/4G standards, including modifications, repairs, and production welding from blueprints and drawings.

• Fabricate components from raw materials and use hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools to complete assemblies and rework projects.

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and detailed work instructions to ensure quality workmanship.

• Conduct self-inspections, maintain product quality standards, and troubleshoot complex welding and fabrication issues with minimal supervision.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, 5S practices, and lean manufacturing efforts to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, materials, and other departments to resolve production challenges and meet operational goals.

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment while consistently meeting production and attendance expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding and fabrication experience preferred.

• Ability to pass AWS certification testing (D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1) with practice time provided prior to testing.

• Proficient in either MIG or TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Strong understanding of AWS welding symbols and blueprint reading.

• Experience setting up, adjusting, and maintaining welding equipment.

• Basic computer skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Positive attitude, self-motivated work ethic, and excellent attendance history.

• Willingness to rotate between welding areas, wear PPE including respirators, and work overtime as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $24-$28/hour

• Four-day work week with potential overtime opportunities

• Opportunity to expand certifications and technical skills

• Team-focused environment with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement

• Stable, hands-on career with opportunities for growth

• Clean, climate controlled work environment.

• Excellent company culture

• Strong benefits package

• $125 boot allowance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k: 100% match of first 3%, and 50% match for the next 2%

• 4 Tiers: Employee only, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Family. 3 plan options: PPO, HDHP Gold, HDHP Silver
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Basic life insurance coverage of $30,000
• PTO: 60 hours in first 2 years, then 100 hours year 2-5, 140 hours year 5-10, 180 hours at 10 years and after

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.