Welder

Job Title: Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work in a custom metal fabrication shop at a dedicated welding station, producing high-quality, made-to-order parts. You will interpret blueprints and work orders, perform primarily MIG welding with additional flux core and hard wire processes, and use your fitting and assembly knowledge to complete custom fabrication projects accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow detailed blueprints and work orders to complete custom metal fabrication projects.

• Set up and operate a dedicated welding station safely and efficiently for daily production needs.

• Perform MIG welding as the primary process to fabricate and assemble metal components according to specifications.

• Use flux core and hard wire welding techniques when required by the project or material type.

• Apply fitting and assembly skills to position, align, and secure parts prior to and during welding.

• Grind, finish, and inspect welds to meet quality, dimensional, and aesthetic requirements.

• Verify measurements and tolerances to ensure fabricated parts meet blueprint specifications.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and the work area in a safe, organized, and functional condition.

• Follow shop safety procedures, including proper handling of materials, tools, and personal protective equipment.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to clarify work orders, resolve issues, and ensure on-time completion of projects.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience with MIG welding in a fabrication environment working from blueprints.

• Demonstrated experience in metal fabrication using blueprints and work orders to produce custom parts.

• Proficiency in MIG welding, including setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of welding equipment.

• Hands-on experience with flux core welding processes.

• Hands-on experience with hard wire welding processes.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately, including dimensions, weld symbols, and tolerances.

• Experience working from detailed work orders and translating them into completed fabrication tasks.

• Background in non-production, custom or job-shop style welding rather than high-volume production welding.

• Competence with grinding and basic finishing operations on welded assemblies.

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a custom metal shop or fabrication environment handling varied and unique projects.

• Ability to work independently at a dedicated welding station with minimal direct oversight.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fitting and assembly techniques.

• Capability to adapt to changing priorities and different types of fabrication work as needed.

• Solid understanding of shop safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a laid-back, privately run shop that values steady, quality-focused work rather than a highly fast-paced, micromanaged environment. The role begins as a 4-month contract-to-hire opportunity, offering a clear path to long-term employment. You can benefit from a 401(k) with a 3% base match plus an additional 0.5% match up to 5% of your contributions, yearly performance-based raises, and 9 paid holidays. The company provides substantial health coverage, including 90% paid single insurance and 70% paid coverage for family, spouse, or child, supporting both your financial security and work-life balance.

Work Environment

The position is based in a custom metal fabrication shop environment that can be very dirty and is subject to temperature changes, becoming hot or cold depending on the weather. You will work at a dedicated welding station using MIG, flux core, and hard wire welding equipment, as well as grinders and other standard fabrication tools. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday on a second shift from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., consisting of four 12-hour shifts. The role requires comfort working in a physically demanding, industrial setting with exposure to noise, dust, and varying climate conditions, and adherence to appropriate shop attire and personal protective equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shepherdsville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Shepherdsville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.