Welder | 1st Shift | Weekly Pay | Manufacturing

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator
Shift: 6am to 4pm Monday to Friday
This role involves fabricating steel components used in the production of heavy construction equipment and conveyor systems in a fast-paced industrial environment. You will perform precise welding and fabrication work, follow technical drawings and measurements, and maintain high standards of safety and quality while working primarily on a Monday through Friday daytime shift in Lakeland, FL.
Fabricate steel components according to specified dimensions, tolerances, and production requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings to plan and execute fabrication tasks.
Set up, operate, and adjust welding and fabrication equipment to complete assigned work accurately.
Inspect finished cuts, welds, and fabricated parts for accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications, making corrections as needed.
Handle, lift, and position heavy steel materials safely using appropriate tools, equipment, and techniques.
Perform cutting operations using saws, including bandsaws, and measure materials accurately using tape measures and other measuring tools.
Essential Skills Proficiency in MIG welding with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
Experience with metal fabrication processes, including cutting, fitting, and assembling steel components.
Skilled use of saws, including bandsaws, for cutting steel and other metals to specified dimensions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications Prior experience working with steel materials in an industrial or fabrication environment is a plus.
Experience with TIG welding, flux core welding, and fitting is a plus.
Experience working with stainless steel, carbon steel, sheet metal, and structural steel components is beneficial.

The organization offers company benefits, regular yearly reviews that provide opportunities for raises, and financial growth potential over time. You can benefit from a yearly stipend, performance-related bonuses, and a supportive culture that encourages professional development and stability.
The position is based in an industrial facility in Lakeland, FL, with a Monday through Friday schedule and a shift starting at 6:00 a.m. You will work in a combination of indoor and outdoor areas that are hot, dirty, and non-climate-controlled, typical of a heavy industrial environment. The role involves regular use of welding equipment, saws (including bandsaws), grinding and deburring tools, hand and power tools, and other metalworking machinery. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times, and adherence to safety protocols is essential.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL.
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)
Application Deadline
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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