Welder

Job Title: Welder Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality welding tasks to produce durable, reliable metal products in a manufacturing environment. You read and interpret measurements, execute basic math calculations for accurate fabrication, and collaborate closely with team members to meet production goals while maintaining strict quality standards. You participate in on-the-job training to enhance your skills and align with established processes, and you consistently maintain a safe and efficient work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding on steel and other metal products to ensure durable, reliable structures.

• Demonstrate welding proficiency and successfully pass a welding test as part of the hiring process.

• Read and interpret a standard tape measure and use basic math calculations to support accurate fabrication and assembly.

• Interpret and work from shop drawings and blueprints to fabricate products according to specifications.

• Use MIG, TIG, and flux core welding processes as required for different projects and materials.

• Conduct welding on steel products, including structural components, following established procedures and quality standards.

• Perform grinding and finishing operations to prepare welds and surfaces for final assembly or further processing.

• Collaborate with team members on the production floor to meet output targets and maintain consistent quality.

• Participate in on-the-job training to improve welding techniques, learn company-specific processes, and adapt to evolving production needs.

• Maintain a safe and organized work environment by following safety guidelines, using appropriate tools and equipment, and reporting any hazards.

• Work effectively in a metal manufacturing facility with moderate to loud noise levels and non-climate-controlled conditions.

• Support continuous improvement by following established workflows, sharing ideas, and helping implement process enhancements.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in welding with the ability to pass a welding test.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand and work with mechanical systems, tools, and equipment.

• Ability to read a standard tape measure accurately and perform basic math calculations for fabrication work.

• Capability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints for metal fabrication.

• Experience with MIG welding on steel products in a production or fabrication environment.

• Ability to perform grinding and basic fabrication tasks as part of the welding process.

• Effective reading and writing skills to follow instructions, document work, and communicate with team members.

• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled metal manufacturing facility with moderate to loud noise levels.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following established safety practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with aluminum welding is preferred and considered a plus.

• Completion of welding classes or formal welding training is preferred.

• Experience with TIG and flux core welding processes is beneficial.

• Background in structural welding or fabrication work is an advantage.

• Ability to adapt to different shifts and production schedules as needed.

• Interest in ongoing skill development through on-the-job training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Work Here?

You join a successful, long-standing family-owned organization with a consistent record of steady growth and a clear ambition to accelerate its trajectory. The team is diverse and inclusive, with members who collectively speak many languages and share a strong passion for the company and one another. The culture emphasizes building products and relationships that stand the test of time, celebrating achievement, and then setting new goals. Performance is recognized and rewarded, and the environment encourages long-term relationships, mutual respect, and personal and professional growth.

Work Environment

You work in a practical, clean metal manufacturing facility designed to support the production of high-quality products. The environment is non-temperature-controlled, so conditions vary with the seasons, and noise levels range from moderate to loud due to manufacturing operations. The facility prioritizes functionality over appearance, focusing on the tools, equipment, and layout needed to retain a skilled team and deliver reliable products. The culture is relationship-driven rather than transactional, emphasizing long-term connections with team members and customers and a continuous drive for improvement. Multiple shift options are available, including 1st Shift (approximately 6:00 a.m.4:00/4:30 p.m., MondayThursday), 2nd Shift (approximately 3:30/5:00 p.m.11:30 p.m./3:30 a.m., MondayThursday), Weekend Shift (6:00 a.m.6:00 p.m., FridaySunday), and an Early Bird Shift (3:30 a.m.12:00 p.m., MondayFriday), providing flexibility for different scheduling needs. Dress is practical and appropriate for a manufacturing setting, with an emphasis on safety and functionality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $23.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

About Aerotek

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.