1st Shift - Welder/Fabricator - 20-25/hr.

Job Title: 1st Shift Welder/Fabricator
Shift/Pay/Additional Information:

• Direct Placement
• Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hr. (Dependent on Experience)
• Shift: 1st Shift Only Operation - 7AM - 3PM
• Overtime: Limited, opportunity for overtime potentially on weekends
• PTO: Year one - Accrue weekly 0.77 hours a week - Year Two - 1.45 hour accrual rate per week.
• Holidays: 9 Paid Holidays

Job Description
This role involves welding and fabricating metal structures and components for industrial cranes, using multiple welding processes and fabrication equipment. You will read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols, ensure high-quality welds, and support both in-shop and field work, including crane assembly and installation. The position is ideal for an experienced welder who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and collaborating with engineers and other team members in a safety-focused environment.
Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols to determine job requirements.
• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components used in industrial crane systems.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as saws, grinders, plasma cutters, and drill presses to cut, shape, and prepare materials.
• Inspect welds and fabricated parts to verify quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and fabrication machinery in good working condition and report any issues promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures and consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to resolve fabrication or fit-up issues and improve processes.
• Assist with crane assembly and installation activities as needed, both in the shop and at customer sites.
• Lift and handle up to 35 pounds on a consistent basis and perform work at heights in excess of 50 feet when required.
• Work effectively in both shop and off-site field environments, adapting to varying conditions and tasks.
• Successfully complete and maintain GMAW and SMAW 3G A-36 weld certification tests as required.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Toledo, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $52000.00/yr.
- Health Dental & Vision after 28 days
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Toledo,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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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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