Welding Fabricator

Job Title: Welding Fabricator (Welder/Fitter 1st Shift or 3rd Shift)
$24-28/hr
Omaha NE
Job Description
This direct placement role offers an opportunity for an experienced welding fabricator to work on boom truck components on a steady night shift schedule. You will perform MIG and TIG welding on steel, fabricating and fitting parts such as truck bodies, beds, and booms with a focus on quality, safety, and precision.
Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components used in boom trucks, including truck bodies, beds, and booms.
• Carry out TIG welding tasks on steel parts as required by production specifications.
• Fit and assemble metal parts and structures prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and dimensions.
• Interpret and follow work instructions, basic drawings, or job travelers to complete assigned fabrication tasks.
• Inspect welds and fabricated assemblies for quality, accuracy, and adherence to company standards.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment to prepare materials, including cutting, grinding, and positioning steel components.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop safety practices.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines on the night shift.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines for operating welding and fabrication equipment.
• Report any equipment issues, material defects, or safety concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a welding fabricator or welder/fitter working with steel components.
• Strong proficiency in MIG welding on steel, including the ability to produce consistent, structurally sound welds.
• Hands-on experience with TIG welding on steel parts.
• Ability to weld and fabricate truck bodies, truck beds, booms, or similar heavy steel structures.
• Competence in fitting and assembling metal parts prior to welding.
• Capability to work reliably on a 3rd shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Solid understanding of basic safety practices in a welding and fabrication environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing environments producing boom trucks or comparable heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with operating standard shop tools and fabrication equipment such as grinders, cutters, and positioners.
• Ability to read and follow basic fabrication instructions, job travelers, or simple drawings.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality welds and assemblies.
• Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to production demands.

Why Work Here?
This direct hire opportunity provides stable night shift hours and the chance to work on meaningful, heavy-duty products in a professional fabrication environment. Employees benefit from a long-term placement with access to full-time benefits, while working in a setting that values skilled tradespeople, reliable performance, and consistent work schedules.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing and fabrication facility focused on building boom trucks and related steel structures. You will work on a 1st shift or 3rd shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm or 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a shift differential for night work. The environment involves regular use of welding equipment, MIG and TIG machines, steel fabrication tools, and material handling equipment. Work is performed in a shop setting where adherence to safety procedures, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and suitable work attire for an industrial environment are required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.
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.
Elliiott direct placement with benefits
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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