Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Join a dynamic fabrication team as a Welder, using MIG welding techniques to assemble steel components according to detailed blueprints and drawings. You will apply your welding expertise to produce high‑quality, structurally sound parts while interpreting technical documents to meet precise specifications and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components in accordance with specifications provided in blueprints and technical drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine welding requirements, including weld size, placement, and sequence.
• Set up welding equipment and prepare materials to ensure clean, accurate, and structurally sound welds.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to project specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Work efficiently to meet production goals while maintaining a strong focus on safety and workmanship.
• Collaborate with team members in the welding and fabrication areas to coordinate work and support overall project timelines.
• Participate in daily team meetings in the office space to review priorities, clarify requirements, and align on project objectives.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following shop guidelines and safety procedures.
• Use company-provided eye protection and appropriate personal protective equipment while performing all welding tasks.

Essential Skills

• 1.5 to 3 years of MIG welding experience with steel components.
• Proficiency in MIG welding techniques, including setup, operation, and adjustment of MIG welding equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure weld quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Capability to work with minimal training and quickly adapt to established processes and standards.
• Reliability in meeting production expectations while maintaining safety and quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a job shop or fabrication environment with multiple production areas.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented setting with daily meetings and shared project goals.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively across different tasks.
• Willingness to bring personal welding hood and gloves for testing and ongoing work if required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests in its team members through comprehensive benefits, long-term financial support, and opportunities for personal well-being and growth. After eligibility periods, employees can participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 6% of salary, as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant employer sponsorship. The organization provides fully paid life insurance and partially paid disability insurance, plus supplemental short- and long-term disability options. Team members receive annual reimbursement for eye exams and prescription safety glasses, a boot allowance after one year, and company-provided uniforms. The culture supports work-life balance with paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and a paid volunteer day each year, along with paid maternity and paternity leave. Employees also benefit from cell phone reimbursement, tuition reimbursement up to the federal limit, and gym membership reimbursement, reflecting a strong commitment to professional development, financial wellness, and overall health. A team member referral program offers additional earning potential for helping grow the workforce.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gallatin, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Gallatin,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.