Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Vessel Welder – 1st Shift, 2nd shift, and Weekend shift

Job Description

This role prepares and welds components into pressure vessel and structural assemblies by following production orders, welding procedures, and quality standards. You will perform MIG and TIG welding on carbon steel, interpret blueprints and welding procedure specifications, and contribute ideas to improve efficiency and quality in a clean, organized weld and machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow production orders to prepare parts and weld components into complete assemblies.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on carbon steel components for pressure vessels, pressure tanks, pipe, and structural fabrications.
• Execute welds in strict accordance with company procedures, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and documentation.
• Interpret and apply drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Carry out welding and fabrication operations including cutting, punching, grinding, fitting, and assembly.
• Use tools such as tape measures, press brakes, and plasma cutting equipment to prepare and form materials.
• Perform pressure vessel and pipe welding in line with ASME standards and applicable certifications.
• Inspect welds and assemblies to ensure they meet defined quality standards and dimensional requirements.
• Propose new methods, procedures, or equipment to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in the welding and fabrication process.
• Collaborate with team members in a weld shop and machine shop environment to meet production goals and schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all shop and safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to a team-oriented, problem-solving culture.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 to 5 years of welding experience, including MIG and TIG welding on carbon steel.
• 2 to 5 years of MIG and TIG welding specifically on carbon steel components.
• 2 to 5 years of blueprint reading and utilization in a fabrication environment.
• 2 to 5 years of welding and fabrication experience including cutting, punching, and grinding.
• Experience welding pipe or pressure vessels and pressure tanks.
• Experience with structural welding and fabrication.
• Experience with welding certifications in accordance with ASME standards.
• Ability to read and apply welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints accurately.
• Proficiency using fabrication tools such as tape measures, press brakes, and plasma cutting equipment.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving in a production and fabrication setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a weld and machine shop environment.
• Methodical, organized, and precise approach to work and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in pressure vessel and pressure tank fabrication.
• Experience fitting and assembling welded components prior to final welding.
• Background in continuous improvement environments focused on efficiency and quality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting defined quality standards.
• Comfort working in a professional, growth-oriented manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, growing essential business that offers direct placement and clear opportunities for advancement as the organization scales significantly over the next few years. The company has doubled production in the last two years and emphasizes professional growth, leadership development, and continuous improvement. You benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vision and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and generous paid time off and holidays. From day one, you receive 80 hours of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays, increasing to 3 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays after two years. You work in a team-oriented, serene environment that supports your ability to perform at your best while enhancing your skills and long-term potential.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, comfortable, and organized weld shop and machine shop environment. You work on a 1st shift schedule, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., using equipment such as MIG and TIG welding machines, press brakes, plasma cutting tools, and standard fabrication tools. The facility emphasizes a team-oriented, continuous improvement culture where a calm and focused atmosphere is maintained to support high-quality work and safety.

This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH.

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $60320.00/yr.

Health, Vision, Dental, Life. Boots allowance

This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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.