Welder And Fabricator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Welder and Maintenance EngineerJob DescriptionThis role combines hands-on welding and fabrication work with maintenance engineering responsibilities in a clean, organized, and quiet production environment. You operate and maintain plasma cutting equipment and burn tables, interpret blueprints, and support continuous improvement of fabrication processes while working on a stable 2nd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate burn tables and plasma cutters safely and efficiently to produce parts according to specifications.
• Use plasma cutting equipment and plasma torches to perform precise cutting operations on various materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to set up and complete fabrication tasks accurately.
• Perform welding and fabrication work, ensuring high-quality welds and adherence to required tolerances.
• Measure materials and finished parts using tape measures and other basic measuring tools to verify accuracy.
• Support maintenance engineering activities related to fabrication and cutting equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Monitor equipment performance during the 2nd shift and report or address basic mechanical or operational issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Collaborate with team members in welding, engineering, and fabrication to meet production goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, quality, and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of experience operating burn tables or plasma cutters.
• Experience with plasma cutting equipment and plasma torch operation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• At least 2+ years of welding experience.
• Hands-on fabrication experience in a production or shop environment.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately for layout and inspection.
• Basic understanding of maintenance needs for fabrication and cutting equipment.
• Ability to work consistently on a 2nd shift schedule (2:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CNC experience is a plus and valued for internal growth opportunities.
• Interest in developing further within engineering, welding, or related technical areas.
• Comfort working in a quiet, structured shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Why Work Here? You join a family-oriented organization that offers a clean, organized, and quiet work environment with a focus on internal growth in areas such as engineering and welding. The company provides a competitive benefits structure, including a retirement match that increases after probation, performance-based annual bonuses, paid time off and vacation, and 10 paid holidays. You benefit from a culture that values stability, teamwork, and long-term development, supporting both your professional growth and work-life balance.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a clean, organized, and quiet shop environment, primarily on 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. You work with plasma cutting equipment, burn tables, plasma torches, welding tools, and standard fabrication and measuring tools. The facility emphasizes safety, orderliness, and a calm atmosphere, providing a structured setting for focused fabrication and maintenance engineering work.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

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.