Welder Helper / Shop Helper

Welder Helper / Shop Helper

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Overtime: Available on Fridays

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Welder / Shop Helper to join our fabrication team in Merritt Island, FL. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined and interested in learning the fabrication and welding trade. If you're looking for a long-term career with room for advancement, we want to hear from you.

This position offers hands-on experience in a fabrication shop where you'll assist welders and machine operators while learning valuable industry skills that can lead to future opportunities as a welder or machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders with gathering and preparing materials

• Cut and prepare raw materials for production

• Perform hydro testing on fabricated parts

• Move materials and completed products throughout the shop

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Follow all safety procedures and shop guidelines

• Support fabrication and production operations as needed

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn

• Previous shop, manufacturing, construction, or mechanical experience is a plus, but not required

• Ability to read a tape measure and use basic hand tools preferred

• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic

• Ability to lift materials and work in a manufacturing environment

• Positive attitude and willingness to grow with the company

What We Offer

• Overtime opportunities on Fridays

• 3-day weekends with a Monday-Thursday schedule

• On-the-job training

• Career growth opportunities into welding and machine operator roles

• Stable, long-term employment with advancement potential

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Merritt Island, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $17.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Merritt Island,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

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.