Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Welder -- $25/Hour -- Weekly Pay

Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating a wide range of structural and miscellaneous steel components, including columns, beams, trusses, bracing, stairs, rails, ladders, and frames. You will use multiple welding processes to produce high‑quality structural welds that meet industry codes while working from blueprints and layout instructions in a busy fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate structural and miscellaneous steel members such as columns, beams, trusses, vertical and horizontal bracing, stairs, rails, ladders, and frames.
• Perform MIG welding and other structural welding processes to join and assemble steel components according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and layouts to determine weld locations, dimensions, and fabrication requirements.
• Input layouts and settings for machines based on blueprints and job requirements.
• Prepare joints by properly fitting, beveling, cleaning, and installing backing to ensure sound welds.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions (1G–4G) while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Follow structural steel welding codes such as AWS D1.1 or similar standards to ensure compliance and safety.
• Control heat input by managing amperage, travel speed, and weld sequence to minimize distortion and maintain structural integrity.
• Use hand tools and power tools for tasks such as grinding, fitting, and finishing welded assemblies.
• Lift and move materials and components weighing 50 pounds or more as part of daily fabrication activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in a dirty, high‑activity shop environment.
• Work on your feet for the duration of the shift and support production needs, including overtime when required.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality, consistently showing up on time for scheduled shifts.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform MIG welding in a structural fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in SMAW (stick), flux‑cored welding processes, and MIG welding for structural applications.
• Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions (1G–4G).
• Experience following structural steel welding codes such as AWS D1.1 or similar standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use them to lay out and complete welds.
• Minimum 6+ months of experience reading blueprints and using a tape measure.
• Minimum 6+ months of experience using hand tools in a fabrication or similar environment.
• Minimum 6+ months of hand welding experience (non‑production welding).
• Ability to pass a horizontal 2G weld test using the required welding process.
• Job tenure of 6 months to 1 year in the most recent role, or previous roles with at least 1+ year of tenure.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly during the workday.
• Ability to stand and remain on your feet for an entire workday.
• Strong reliability and punctuality, with a consistent record of showing up on time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred 6+ months of experience welding structural steel components.
• Experience working in structural steel fabrication environments.
• Familiarity with grinding, fitting, and other fabrication support tasks.
• Comfort working with stainless steel, sheet metal, and structural steel in a shop setting.
• Experience with additional welding processes such as flux‑cored arc welding (FCAW) and metal‑cored arc welding (MCAW) is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to different shifts and support overtime needs when required.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a supportive environment that shows genuine care for employees through regular appreciation events and a strong team culture. You can enjoy catered lunches on Fridays, festive holiday celebrations with giveaways, and tailgate events that build camaraderie. There is ample opportunity to earn additional income through overtime, especially during peak seasons, while working alongside a large, skilled team on the shop floor.

Work Environment

You will work in a busy structural steel fabrication shop with approximately 40 team members on the floor. The environment is industrial and can be dirty, with no air conditioning, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and conditions. First shift typically runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and second shift runs from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Some Saturday overtime is expected for first shift, particularly during the summer and early fall busy season, with about one out of three Saturdays scheduled on average; second shift generally does not work Saturdays. The role requires being on your feet for most of the day and handling heavy materials and equipment. The dress code includes steel‑toe footwear, jeans, appropriate layers for temperature changes, and safety glasses, with additional personal protective equipment provided as needed to maintain a safe working environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

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 Lincoln,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.