Welder, Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder, Fabricator

Job Description

Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols. Set up parts, fixtures, and basic jigs. Inspect finished welds and verify dimensions using measuring tools. Operate and maintain welding equipment safely. Assist with material handling using shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• Set up parts, fixtures, and basic jigs.
• Inspect finished welds and verify dimensions using measuring tools.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment safely.
• Assist with material handling using shop equipment.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience welding steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to obtain AWS certification.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior AWS welding certification.
• Experience with military, defense, or industrial fabrication.
• Familiarity with fixtures, jigs, or more complex weld assemblies.
• Basic troubleshooting or process improvement experience.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience.
• Exposure to tight-tolerance or high-quality production work.

Work Environment

Our workplace boasts a great production floor with a family-like feel. Enjoy lobster and pizza trucks and partake in company outings to baseball games, making the work environment both enjoyable and rewarding.

This is a Permanent position based out of Waterford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Waterford,CT.

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.