About this role
Job Title: Welder / Fabricator - up to $25hrJob DescriptionThis role focuses on welding and fabrication work for custom-built emergency vehicles in a dedicated weld and fabrication shop. You will help build ambulances to precise customer specifications, using MIG and TIG welding techniques on aluminum and steel, following detailed blueprints and schematics, and working with a variety of hand and air-powered tools to complete layouts and assemblies.Why Work Here?Join a leading manufacturer of custom-built ambulances that serves cities and counties across the United States, and be part of a team that takes pride in building mission-critical vehicles with precision and craftsmanship. You will work in a clean, organized facility with defined processes and production cells that support collaboration and efficiency. The operation emphasizes clear expectations, structured workflows, and opportunities to apply and grow your welding and fabrication expertise in a specialized industry.Responsibilities
• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on aluminum and steel components for custom emergency vehicles. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings to build assemblies according to customer specifications. • Lay out, fit, and position parts accurately for welding and fabrication, ensuring proper alignment and structural integrity. • Use hand tools and air-powered tools such as grinders, sanders, rivet guns, and saws to prepare, finish, and assemble parts. • Measure materials accurately using a tape measure and apply basic math skills, including adding and subtracting fractions, to ensure precise cuts and fits. • Work within production cells to complete assigned lists of fabrication and welding tasks within established time frames. • Support vertical and horizontal welding operations and maintain consistent weld quality across different positions. • Follow established fabrication processes and shop layouts to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of jobs. • Maintain and pass AWS welding certifications as required for ongoing work in the fabrication shop. • Adhere to safety procedures and shop standards while working with welding equipment, tools, and machinery. • Collaborate with other team members in the weld and fabrication shop to meet production deadlines and keep the assembly line moving on schedule. Essential Skills
• Very strong MIG welding ability on aluminum and steel. • Very strong TIG welding ability on aluminum and steel. • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for building and laying out jobs. • Proficiency in using a tape measure with accurate reading and measurement. • Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting fractions for precise fabrication work. • Ability to operate air-powered tools such as grinders, sanders, rivet guns, and saws. • Capability to maintain and pass AWS welding certifications. • Experience with vertical and horizontal welding positions. • Competence in fitting and layout for fabrication work. • Ability to work in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment and complete tasks within set time frames. Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience working in a weld and fabrication shop environment. • Background in manufacturing or production of custom vehicles or similar fabricated products. • Familiarity with working in structured production cells and following task lists. • Comfort working with a variety of hand tools and shop equipment. • Attention to detail in weld quality, fit-up, and finished assemblies. • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within each production cycle. Work EnvironmentThe work environment is clean, well-organized, and structured around production cells dedicated to different assemblies of the ambulance. The weld and fabrication shop is located at the back of the plant, where all jobs begin before moving through the rest of the manufacturing process. The operation is highly deadline-oriented, with the production line expected to move every three hours and each cell receiving a list of tasks to complete within that timeframe. The main manufacturing area is not climate controlled and can become very warm during the summer months. You will work with welding equipment, hand tools, and air-powered tools such as grinders, sanders, rivet guns, and saws in a shop environment focused on efficiency, safety, and consistent output. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grove City, OH. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grove City, OH. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Grove City,OH.
About Aerotek
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.