Welder

Job Title: Welder Job Description

Join a manufacturing team as a skilled Welder responsible for fabricating and assembling metal components and frames using MIG and TIG welding processes. You will interpret blueprints and work instructions, prepare materials, and perform high-quality welds on carbon and stainless steel in multiple positions to build durable, precise products in a clean, well-organized shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily shift meetings to review production priorities, required work, and safety or quality updates.

• Read and interpret prints, blueprints, work instructions, and weld symbols to understand product specifications and requirements.

• Select, pick, and stage materials and components needed for fabrication and assembly.

• Prepare parts for welding by buffing, cleaning, and grinding surfaces as needed to ensure proper fit and weld quality.

• Fabricate and weld frames and structural components that support finished units.

• Perform horizontal and vertical welds on 1G carbon steel and stainless steel components.

• Execute fillet welds and multi-pass welds to meet strength and quality standards.

• Use a tape measure accurately to verify dimensions and ensure components meet specifications.

• Set up beams and assemblies, ensuring they are properly aligned, squared, and secured prior to welding.

• Weld in 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G positions as required by the job and weld procedures.

• Work with pipe, including beveling, setting root gap, and performing proper fit-up on carbon steel and stainless steel.

• Complete welds on a variety of joints including fillet welds, butt welds, and cap welds on pipe and plate.

• Perform quality checks on completed welds and assemblies to confirm alignment, squareness, and adherence to specifications.

• Prepare for and successfully complete weld tests, including horizontal and vertical fillet welds on plate, butt welds, pipe caps, and squareness checks on beams.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow shop safety procedures and guidelines at all times.

• Use appropriate personal welding equipment such as jacket, hood, and steel-toe footwear while performing all tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

• At least 5 years of TIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

• Proficiency in welding in 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G positions.

• Ability to perform MIG and TIG welds on carbon steel and stainless steel materials.

• Ability to perform fillet welds and multi-pass welds to production and quality standards.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prints, and weld symbols accurately.

• Ability to read and use a tape measure precisely for layout and verification of dimensions.

• Familiarity with welding on pipe, including beveling, setting root gap, and achieving proper fit-up.

• Experience welding on carbon steel and stainless steel components and pipe.

• Ability to pass a comprehensive weld test that includes horizontal and vertical fillet welds on plates, butt welds, pipe cap welds, and squareness checks on beams.

• Capability to set up and square beams and assemblies before welding to ensure accurate fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a fabrication or manufacturing shop environment.

• Comfort using grinders, buffers, and other metal preparation tools.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds and assemblies.

• Ability to follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Personal welding equipment, including welding jacket, welding hood, and steel-toe footwear.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term security. You can enjoy generous paid time off, including substantial vacation time, sick leave, and floating holidays, providing flexibility and work-life balance. Multiple health plan options allow you to choose coverage that fits your needs, and a strong 401(k) program includes a solid company contribution, even if you do not contribute, helping you build a secure financial future.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, well-lit manufacturing shop with a focus on safety, organization, and quality. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some overtime available on weekends as production needs require. You will work in a fabrication environment using MIG and TIG welding equipment, grinders, and other metalworking tools on carbon steel and stainless steel materials, including pipe and structural components. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, and you will provide and wear your own welding jacket, welding hood, and steel-toe footwear while on the shop floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Michigan City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $72800.00/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.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Michigan City,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.