Fabricator

Job Title: Fabricator/Welder Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Fabricator/Welder with strong fabrication and blueprint-reading abilities. This role involves a diverse mix of welding and metal fabrication work focused primarily on custom-built equipment for tanks, water testing systems, and other specialty industrial products.
Responsibilities

• Perform approximately 65% MIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel with material thickness ranging from 16-gauge to 10-gauge.
• Execute approximately 35% TIG welding on stainless steel with material thickness ranging from 16-gauge to 10-gauge.
• Perform a variety of welds including fillet welds, pipe welding, structural welds, and custom weld applications.
• Work from blueprints and drawings, troubleshooting and adapting when design or blueprint errors are identified.
• Fabricate custom components and assemblies from raw materials.
• Operate fabrication equipment including press brake, shear, saw, and rollers.
• Cut, bend, roll, stretch, and form materials to specification.
• Lay out and develop flat patterns for fabrication projects, creating complex transitions and formed parts as required.

Essential Skills

• MIG welding experience with carbon steel and stainless steel.
• TIG welding experience on stainless steel.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Proficiency in operating fabrication equipment such as press brake, shear, saw, and rollers.
• Ability to perform layout work and develop flat patterns.
• Experience with custom fabrication rather than repetitive production welding.
• Ability to work independently and solve fabrication challenges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum welding using both MIG and TIG processes is preferred.
• Think on your feet type of welder, comfortable and eager to work in a custom environment.

Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a 401k plan and full health benefits, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Work Environment
Work in a blue-collar environment within a small shop of 10 people, where collaboration and precision are key.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.