Production Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality MIG weld repairs on warehouse components that are not fully completed by robotic welding equipment. You will work in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment, ensuring all parts meet strict quality standards while maintaining required output levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG repair welds on parts that were missed or not fully completed by robotic welders.
• Review and interpret blueprints to understand welding specifications and part requirements.
• Ensure all welded parts meet quality standards and are ready for use in warehouse and distribution center applications.
• Maintain production pace and consistently meet established output and performance targets.
• Inspect completed welds for accuracy, durability, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Load parts into machines when needed to support the welding and production process.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate any defects, equipment issues, or production concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Complete and pass a weld test to demonstrate MIG welding proficiency.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Skills

• Proven MIG welding experience with the ability to perform consistent, high-quality welds.
• Ability to pass a MIG weld test as part of the hiring process.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints to guide welding work.
• Capability to work in a production environment and keep up with required output numbers.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure all parts meet quality and specification standards.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality with the ability to adhere to scheduled shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machine loading in a manufacturing or production setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with robotic welding processes and repair work on robot-welded parts is beneficial.
• Comfort working on large-scale projects for major distribution and warehouse operations.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing organization that offers an excellent entry point into a stable manufacturing career. You will work on large, high-impact projects that support major distribution operations, with opportunities to grow your skills and experience as the company expands. The environment rewards reliability, quality work, and a strong work ethic, providing steady hours and clear expectations.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing role in a production facility focused on warehouse components. Multiple shift options are available to support different scheduling needs, second shift (Monday–Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m.), weekend day shift (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.), and weekend night shift (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.). You will work around robotic welding equipment, MIG welding stations, and material handling machinery in an industrial environment that emphasizes safety, productivity, and quality

This is a Contract position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $27.00/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 fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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.

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.