Welder

1st and 2nd Shift MIG Welder! - 28/hr! - Clean and Climate Controlled!

Job Description

This role focuses on high-quality welding and fabrication work in a modern, production-oriented environment. You apply your welding expertise to perform 1G flat groove D11 welds, interpret blueprints using GD&T principles, and complete weld tests to validate your skills. You ensure that all welds meet strict aesthetic and quality standards, follow established processes for inspection and non-conforming product, and contribute to maintaining high work center efficiency and low scrap rates.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks with a minimum of 3 years of direct, hands-on experience.
• Execute 1G flat groove D11 welds as a primary welding operation while meeting customer aesthetic standards.
• Work from blueprints and apply GD&T principles to understand dimensions, tolerances, and weld requirements.
• Successfully complete a weld test as part of the qualification and ongoing skills verification process.
• Identify and correctly apply different types of joints and welds based on job and customer specifications.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding machines, including changing wire and monitoring machine performance.
• Perform tank leak tests accurately to verify weld integrity and ensure product performance.
• Monitor and maintain welding consumables and supply stock to support uninterrupted production.
• Apply cross-check concepts and inspect products according to the Inspection Control Plan.
• Accurately tag materials and products in accordance with WI-0002 Product Identification requirements.
• Follow the non-conforming product process in line with SOP-003 and ensure proper documentation and handling.
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and standards while maintaining a safe work area.
• Maintain work center efficiency of 95% or higher through effective work planning and execution.
• Produce work with a high degree of quality and minimize scrap to meet production and cost targets.
• Use basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, in daily tasks such as measurements and calculations.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of direct welding and fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in performing 1G flat groove D11 welds.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Capability to successfully complete a weld test.
• Knowledge of different types of joints and welds and when to apply them.
• Ability to set up and maintain welding machines, including changing wire and monitoring performance.
• Experience performing tank leak tests to verify weld integrity.
• Skill in monitoring and maintaining welding consumable and supply stock.
• Understanding of cross-check concepts and product inspection according to an Inspection Control Plan.
• Ability to accurately tag material and product in line with WI-0002 Product Identification.
• Understanding of non-conforming product processes according to SOP-003.
• Commitment to following all safety policies and standards.
• Ability to maintain work center efficiency of 95% or greater.
• Ability to maintain high quality standards with minimal scrap.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Experience with MIG welding.
• Ability to work with welding and blueprint-related tasks in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with TIG welding is a plus.
• Experience with Stick welding is a plus.
• Comfort working with GD&T on complex blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to work efficiently in a structured, process-driven environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a rapidly growing organization driven by strong demand in the data center sector, offering long-term stability and consistent opportunities for advancement. The company invests in modern facilities and equipment, provides above-market compensation, and supports a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. You benefit from working in a clean, climate-controlled environment that values safety, quality, and employee well-being.

Work Environment

You work in a brand-new, clean, and climate-controlled facility designed for comfort and efficiency. The environment is production-focused with modern welding equipment and clearly defined processes for inspection, product identification, and handling non-conforming materials. Safety policies and standards are strictly followed, and the workspace supports high efficiency with organized consumable and supply management. The facility layout and conditions are optimized to help you maintain quality, productivity, and consistency throughout your shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vandalia, OH.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Vandalia,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.