Mechanical Fabrication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Fabrication Technician Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fabrication Technician with strong mechanical aptitude and welding experience to join our team. This role will involve a combination of fabrication, mechanical repairs, equipment maintenance, and field service work. Candidates should be comfortable working both in a shop environment and at customer sites, performing repairs and modifications on industrial equipment, including overhead cranes and related systems.

• Perform MIG and Stick welding on structural steel, equipment, and industrial components.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair parts using blueprints, drawings, and measurements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on cranes and industrial equipment.
• Assist with crane installations, repairs, inspections, and rebuild projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to perform field service repairs.

• Experience in fabrication, including MIG and Stick welding.
• Understanding of mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel.

• Experience with crane repair and maintenance.
• Comfort with working at heights and using boom or scissor lifts.

Join a growing team with numerous opportunities for professional growth. Benefit from overtime opportunities during peak seasons and enjoy additional pay premiums for work performed after standard hours. Enjoy double-time pay on Sundays and on-call responsibilities. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k with a company match. As a traveling technician, you will receive a company car, paid gas, and an expense card, and you will be on the clock from the moment you leave your house.

The work environment includes several 'nested' sites within large manufacturing companies. Day shifts run from approximately 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Although the broader environment is a large manufacturing setting, the team will consist of up to five employees within the plant. This position requires working at heights, often utilizing boom or scissor lifts, with a focus on safety. The environment is clean, and technicians will be the face of the company in front of clients. Navigating the facility will be necessary as there are up to 500 cranes at certain customer sites.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.