Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to apply your welding and metal fabrication skills in a dynamic production environment that builds a wide range of custom metal products. You will work on agricultural equipment such as tillage tools, storage tanks, fertilizer spreaders, HVAC equipment for industrial plants, and other custom projects. The work changes regularly, giving you exposure to different products and fabrication challenges from week to week.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and wirefeed welding on agricultural and industrial equipment, including tillage equipment, storage tanks, fertilizer spreaders, HVAC equipment for plants, and other custom metal products.
• Set up and adjust welding machines to ensure proper weld quality and adherence to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and layouts, or train on blueprint reading, to accurately lay out and assemble products.
• Fabricate components by cleaning up welds with grinders and using other metalworking tools as needed.
• Operate overhead cranes as needed to safely move products and materials within the shop.
• Work closely with other welders, leads, and team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
• Communicate with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow throughout the production process.
• Assist in training new hires once you are comfortable with the processes and products.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area to support a safe and efficient shop environment.

Essential Skills

• Prior welding experience or formal welding education.
• Proficiency with MIG welding and wirefeed welding processes.
• Ability to set up and adjust welding machines for different materials and projects.
• Experience working in a production or fabrication environment.
• Basic fabrication skills, including cleaning up welds with a grinder and using common metalworking tools.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Comfort using hand tools and grinders for metal fabrication tasks.
• Willingness to work Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the ability to support a workload of approximately 50 hours per week when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Blueprint reading and layout experience is a strong plus and preferred, but not mandatory.
• Experience with press brake operations in a metal fabrication setting.
• Experience or familiarity with agricultural equipment or farming environments.
• Exposure to shop class or similar hands-on metalworking education.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and structural welding.
• Familiarity with flux core welding processes.
• Experience using Miller, Lincoln, ESAB, Fronius, or similar welding equipment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in mentoring and helping train new team members once you are established in the role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a supportive, collaborative team that values variety in day-to-day work and offers a relaxed, small-shop atmosphere even while handling large-scale projects. The consistent workload provides steady hours and the opportunity to hone your welding and fabrication skills on a wide range of products. Employees describe the culture as helpful and team-oriented, with a focus on working together to get the job done efficiently and safely.

Work Environment

The shop offers a laid-back, small-shop feel while handling large and diverse projects, giving welders constant variety in the products they build. Employees are generally very helpful and cooperative, creating a team-focused environment where colleagues support one another. The facility is typically comfortable in terms of temperature, even during hot weeks, making it easier to stay productive throughout the year. Standard hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional half-day Fridays and a current workload that often reaches around 50 hours per week. The environment includes the use of MIG and wirefeed welding equipment, overhead cranes, grinders, hand tools, and other fabrication tools commonly found in a production welding shop.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Fargo,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.