Welder

Welder

1st Shift | Lockport, NY

$30-35/HR Competitive Pay + Overtime Available

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, long-established manufacturer
• First-shift schedule (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance & 401(k) Match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible start times when needed
• Dedicated workstation
• Strong focus on training and career growth
• Family-owned company with long-term employees

What You'll Do

• Perform MIG, TIG, Flux Core, and Pulse welding
• Fabricate and fit custom carbon steel and stainless steel components
• Read blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
• Build prototypes and custom engineered products
• Perform fit-ups and fabrication for pressure vessels and assemblies
• Inspect welds and finished products to ensure quality standards
• Use measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Work independently on custom projects from start to finish
• Maintain a safe and organized work area

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of welding experience
• Strong TIG and Flux Core welding skills
• Experience working with carbon steel
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Fabrication and fitting experience
• Experience using measuring and inspection tools
• High attention to detail and craftsmanship

Preferred Qualifications

• Stainless steel welding experience
• Pipe welding experience
• Knowledge of ASME or other welding codes
• Welding certifications
• Quality inspection experience
• Custom fabrication or prototype manufacturing experience

Work Environment

• Clean, organized, and well-lit manufacturing facility
• Heated in the winter and well-ventilated year-round
• Dedicated welding stations
• Modern welding and fabrication equipment
• Team-oriented culture with hands-on leadership

Ideal For:

An experienced welder who enjoys custom fabrication, blueprint-driven work, and building one-of-a-kind products rather than repetitive production welding. Great opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability, overtime, and career growth in a high-quality manufacturing environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, NY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,NY.

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.