Mig Finish Welder

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Welder
Job Description

Join our team to manufacture and assemble cranes designed to be mounted on semi-trucks. Our customers range from construction and engineering companies to the military and armed forces. As a welder, you will be responsible for creating complete boom crane units or sub-units by positioning, aligning, fitting, and welding parts according to blueprints and layout specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications and documents to define the scope of work on work orders.
• Read and interpret instructions from OEM drawings and schematics.
• Inspect surfaces of cranes and crane parts; determine the best method of preparation and prepare the surfaces for welding.
• Perform minor assembly as necessary.
• Move parts to be welded in and out of the weld-line.
• Ensure technical specifications and quality standards are met at all levels.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Operate Class B forklifts.
• Follow and comply with all safety regulations and practices.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Work without direct supervision and in a team setting.
• Be a lean culture advocate through waste elimination, continuous improvement, and customer-focused quality.
• Demonstrate welding proficiency by passing independent laboratory testing of weld quality and be subject to periodic testing of weld quality.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Welding certification required.
• 2+ years of MIG welding experience.
• Familiarity with the welding process and the ability to follow all welding procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings using conventional and geometric tolerances.
• Knowledge of welding symbols.
• Ability to use metrics as well as standard measurements.
• Ability to complete own set-ups including material and machine prep.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for welding processes and results.
• Experience in metal preparation including cleaning, sanding, and bead blasting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mig Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Weld Fabrication
• Stainless Steel Welding
• Production Welding
• Dual Shield Welding
• Flux Core Welding

Why Work Here?

We offer numerous overtime opportunities and a chance to transition from contract to hire. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and be part of a smaller team with a close-knit company culture.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing facility with a large warehouse-type space featuring several pods or work stations. Welding bays are spread out, providing individual workspaces. The job involves building custom-designed cranes for semi-trucks. The plant has a smaller company feel and is connected to the office building. The first shift runs Monday to Friday from 6am-4:45pm with two 15-minute breaks and a 45-minute unpaid lunch. Be prepared to work weekends, especially in the initial phase, as the team ramps up and catches up on work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, Texas.

About Aerotek:

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionWe 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.

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