Table Welder

Job Title: Table Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on operating laser cutting and press brake equipment to produce precision metal components in a fast-paced fabrication and welding shop. You will interpret engineering drawings, set up and run CNC and manual equipment, and ensure all parts meet strict quality and dimensional standards while supporting overall production goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser cutting machines to produce precision-cut metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Set up, program, and monitor laser equipment to ensure clean cuts, proper tolerances, and consistent part quality.
• Operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape metal parts, verifying angles, dimensions, and alignment using appropriate measuring tools.
• Operate drill presses to drill, tap, countersink, and machine holes in metal components as required by job specifications.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings to complete jobs accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all shop safety procedures and required personal protective equipment (PPE) practices.
• Collaborate closely with fabrication and welding teams to support production flow and meet daily manufacturing goals.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced machine shop environment.
• Work with flux core and stainless steel materials as part of the fabrication and welding process.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating laser cutting machines to produce precision metal components.
• Ability to set up, program, and monitor laser equipment, maintaining proper tolerances and consistent part quality.
• Hands-on experience operating press brake machines to bend, form, and shape metal parts.
• Experience operating drill presses to drill, tap, countersink, and machine holes in metal components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a fast-paced machine shop environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings accurately.
• Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to meeting quality standards.
• Ability to perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience working with flux core and stainless steel materials.
• Capability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC operation in a fabrication or welding shop environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication, including forming and shaping components to specification.
• Comfort working with multiple types of fabrication and welding equipment and willingness to cross-train on different machines.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple work orders and maintain an orderly work area.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, typically 6–11 hours per week.

Why Work Here?

You will join a supportive team culture where leaders actively help, train, and guide you into the right role for your strengths. There is clear room for growth, with ongoing cross-training on different machines to expand your skills and career opportunities. The environment encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and mutual support, and offers regular overtime opportunities for those who want to increase their earnings.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled fabrication and welding shop that operates multiple types of metalworking equipment, including laser cutting machines, press brakes, drill presses, and other fabrication tools. You will work on a first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or a second shift from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with regular opportunities for 6–11 hours of overtime each week. The shop environment is hands-on and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OLATHE, KS.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 OLATHE,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

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.