Welder/Fabricator

Job Title: 2nd Shift Welder Fabricator Job Description

Join our team as a 2nd Shift Welder Fabricator, where you will play a critical role in constructing steel staircases, railings, and various structural components for buildings. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about welding and fabricating using MIG techniques on materials like aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel. The shift runs from 4:00 pm to 3:00 am, Monday through Friday, with an opportunity for 10-15 hours of overtime weekly.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate steel staircases, railings, and other structural components.

• Read and interpret blueprints to complete projects.

• Utilize shop equipment such as grinders, drills, taps, and brakes.

• Work on current projects, including those for new stadiums in downtown GR.

• Ensure high-quality work by adhering to project specifications.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in MIG welding.

• Strong fabrication skills.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Experience with layouts and structural steel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum, carbon steel, or stainless steel.

• TIG welding proficiency.

• Certificates or schooling, particularly from GRCC's welding program, are preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy team lunches with food trucks provided by the company. Benefit from a supportive and collaborative work environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded with pay increases upon direct employment.

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced work environment where everyone is expected to stay on task to ensure timely shipments. The team is tight-knit, hardworking, and direct, holding each other accountable. You will be supporting the miscellaneous steel department and will receive a 10% shift premium for working the 2nd shift. Training is conducted on the 1st shift for 1-2 months. Expect a work schedule of 50-60 hours weekly, with overtime on Fridays and no weekend work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.