Welder And Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Welder Fabricator and Fitter

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced welder fabricator and fitter to join a growing manufacturing operation with significant demand and a strong focus on quality. You will contribute to high-volume production by working with larger steel components, helping reduce weld seams while maintaining strict quality standards. The position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong mechanical aptitude, and can consistently weld to code using both stainless and carbon steel.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks on stainless and carbon steel components in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Fit and assemble metal structures using larger pieces of steel to reduce welding seams while maintaining structural integrity.
• Interpret and follow blueprints and technical drawings to complete fabrication and assembly work accurately.
• Conduct precise measurement and tolerance checks to ensure components meet quality and dimensional specifications.
• Use grinding and other metal finishing techniques to prepare, clean, and finish welds and fabricated parts.
• Set up and operate MIG and TIG welding equipment safely and efficiently for various welding applications.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks related to fabricated components, using strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Participate in and pass required welding tests to demonstrate proficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures in an open-air manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and support continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to weld to applicable codes and quality standards.
• Hands-on experience welding stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Fabrication experience, including cutting, fitting, and assembling metal components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to support fabrication, fitting, and assembly tasks.
• Measurement experience for performing tolerance checks and ensuring accurate assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to pass a welding test.
• Proficiency with MIG welding processes.
• Proficiency with TIG welding processes.
• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication environments involving grinding and finishing operations.
• Comfort working with larger steel pieces to support high-efficiency production methods.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a production-focused setting.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively on a structured schedule with long shifts.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a stable, growth-oriented environment with a strong demand for its products and a culture that values teamwork and respect. Employees benefit from a workplace with minimal drama, where leadership emphasizes quality, efficiency, and a positive shop atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a setting that appreciates craftsmanship, supports continuous improvement, and provides consistent, long-term work.

Work Environment

This role is based in an open-air manufacturing environment, where you will work with stainless and carbon steel using MIG and TIG welding equipment, grinding tools, and other fabrication machinery. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with 12-hour shifts focused on meeting production demands. The setting emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork, with a practical, hands-on atmosphere typical of a busy fabrication shop.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CHARLOTTE, NC.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in CHARLOTTE,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.