Structural Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

MIG Welder / FabricatorJoin a Growing Team and Build Custom Fabricated Products

Are you an experienced welder who enjoys fabrication, repair work, and building quality products? We're looking for a skilled MIG Welder / Fabricator to join our team and help manufacture and repair custom bin components in a clean, modern facility.

This is a hands-on role where you'll perform a variety of fabrication and welding tasks, work from blueprints, and contribute directly to the quality of our finished products. You'll work alongside a small, collaborative team with opportunities to showcase your skills and grow into future leadership positions.

• Fabricate, repair, and modify brackets, supports, and other bin components using MIG welding techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Measure, fit, and assemble components to required specifications and tolerances.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated parts to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform repair work on existing components and finished products as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts to move materials and finished products throughout the facility.
• Use measuring tools and fabrication equipment to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established safety procedures and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

• 2+ years of MIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with weld repair and metal fabrication.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools and maintain tight tolerances.
• Forklift operating experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• TIG welding experience.
• Experience welding stainless steel.
• Mechanical assembly or fabrication experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or custom fabrication environment.
• Forklift certification.

• Clean, newer warehouse and fabrication facility.
• Small team environment where your contributions are highly visible.
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow into leadership roles.
• Consistent first-shift schedule.
• Variety in daily work, including fabrication, repair, welding, and material handling.
• Stable opportunity with a growing organization.

This position is based in a modern warehouse and fabrication facility. Team members regularly work with welding equipment, fabrication tools, forklifts, and metal components.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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 Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.