Night Shift Welder/Fitter

Job Title: Night Shift Welder/Fitter

Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fitting large structural components used to manufacture poles for street lighting and traffic control. The position involves working with very large materials in a heavy manufacturing environment, performing structural welding and fitting tasks on night shift, with initial training on day shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding and fitting on very large poles and other large material used for street lighting and traffic control applications.

• Use metalcore and flux core welding processes to complete high-quality welds on heavy industrial components.

• Read and interpret blueprints accurately to determine weld locations, dimensions, and assembly requirements.

• Prepare materials and workpieces, including beveling and fitting, to meet specifications and ensure proper alignment before welding.

• Pass and adhere to weld test requirements, including welding a 1/2 inch flat plate in the 1G position using 1/16th metalcore wire with bevel bar.

• Pass and adhere to fitting test requirements to demonstrate competence in structural fitting tasks.

• Work safely in a heavy manufacturing environment, wearing required personal protective equipment such as hard hat, weld hood, and steel-toe footwear.

• Follow established production processes and quality standards to ensure consistent, reliable output.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and manage overtime when needed.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and comply with all safety procedures and guidelines.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of heavy industrial welding and fitting experience on large structures.

• Proficiency in structural welding and fitting in a heavy manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.

• Ability to pass a fitting test demonstrating structural fitting competence.

• Ability to pass a weld test on a 1/2 inch flat plate in the 1G position using 1/16th metalcore wire with bevel bar.

• Hands-on experience with metalcore welding processes.

• Hands-on experience with flux core welding processes.

• Capability to work safely with large materials and heavy equipment.

• Above-average tenure in previous welding and fitting roles, demonstrating reliability and commitment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with very large structural components and poles or similar large-scale products.

• Experience in heavy manufacturing operations.

• Strong attention to detail and quality in both welding and fitting tasks.

• Ability to work extended hours and overtime when required.

• Personal weld hood and steel-toe footwear, with willingness to use company-provided hard hat.

• Comfort working on both day and night shifts during training and regular operations.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from paid holidays, a boot allowance to support required safety footwear, and regular opportunities for overtime to increase earnings. The workplace values reliable, skilled tradespeople and provides structured training on day shift before transitioning to night shift, supporting long-term skill development in a stable heavy manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy manufacturing facility that produces very large structural poles for street lighting and traffic control. New hires train on day shift for two weeks, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with no exceptions. After training, the standard night shift runs from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with overtime commonly available on Fridays about 90% of the time and some Saturdays. The environment involves working with large materials and heavy equipment, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures. A hard hat is mandatory and provided, while employees must supply their own weld hood and steel-toe footwear. The dress code emphasizes appropriate safety gear and work-ready attire suitable for industrial welding and fitting tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $28.25/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 Tulsa,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.