Welder Fabricator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Welder
Job Description

The main responsibility of a welder/fitter is to assemble and weld aluminum and stainless steel trailers, and/or sub-assemblies. The role involves layout and positioning parts according to a set of specifications and welding in various positions such as flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical. Proficiency in blueprint interpretation and MIG welding on aluminum is essential. You may have to work at heights up to 15ft. and possibly in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld aluminum and stainless steel trailers and/or sub-assemblies.
• Layout and position parts according to a set of specifications.
• Weld in various positions such as flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical.
• Interpret blueprints accurately.
• Perform MIG welding on aluminum.
• Work at heights up to 15ft. and in confined spaces.

Essential Skills

• MIG welding on aluminum.
• Blueprint interpretation.
• Proficiency with a tape measure (will be tested).
• Ability to pass a weld test (horizontal, vertical, overhead passes on aluminum plates).
• Capability to crawl under trucks, weld on backs, and climb in and on trailers.
• Must have welding certifications if lacking field experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

Why Work Here?

This position is great for entry to mid-level welders looking to establish a career. We offer comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as optional insurances and $15,000 company-provided life insurance. Employees can participate in our 401k plan and are eligible for attendance and performance bonuses. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and Earn-As-You-Go Paid Time Off.

Work Environment

You will be working on the 1st shift, Monday through Thursday (10-hour shifts) and Friday (5-hour shift), totaling 45 hours weekly. You can choose either a 6 am - 4 pm or 5 am - 3 pm schedule, but cannot change start times unless it's on Fridays for overtime. The pay range is $21-$23/hr with the potential to earn a $3 increase in the first year based on attendance and performance. Evaluations are conducted at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year, with the potential for up to a $1 raise at each evaluation. Additional raises may be given based on performance. Perfect attendance and production bonuses up to $500/month are also available. The work environment is very clean, with 120 employees on the manufacturing floor, and it takes 17 days to complete one trailer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of KENT, Ohio.

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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