About this role
Job Title: Day Shift Structural Welder/FitterJob DescriptionThis role focuses on welding and fitting large structural components used to manufacture poles for street lighting and traffic control. You will work on very large materials in a heavy manufacturing environment, performing high-quality structural welding and fitting while meeting strict safety and quality standards on a day shift schedule.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural welding and fitting on large materials used to manufacture poles for street lighting and traffic control.
- Work with very large structures in a heavy manufacturing setting, ensuring all welds and fits meet required specifications and quality standards.
- Use metalcore and flux core welding processes to complete production and fabrication tasks.
- Pass and apply the required weld test on 1/2 inch flat plate in the 1G position using 1/16th metalcore wire with bevel bar.
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine welding and fitting requirements and ensure accurate fabrication.
- Complete and pass a fitting test to demonstrate the ability to properly align, fit, and prepare large structural components for welding.
- Follow all safety procedures, including consistent use of required personal protective equipment such as hard hat, weld hood, and steel-toe footwear.
- Maintain above-average attendance and reliability to support consistent production in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and support overtime work as needed.
- Inspect completed welds and fitted assemblies for defects, accuracy, and structural integrity, and make adjustments when necessary.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of heavy industrial welding and fitting experience working on large structural components.
- Welder/Fitter experience in heavy manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency with metalcore and flux core welding processes.
- Ability to pass a weld test on 1/2 inch flat plate in the 1G position using 1/16th metalcore wire with bevel bar.
- Ability to pass a fitting test demonstrating accurate fitting of large structural materials.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and apply them to welding and fitting tasks.
- Consistent work history with above-average tenure in prior welding and fitting roles.
- Strong understanding of industrial safety practices and proper use of PPE.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience manufacturing large poles or similar large structural products in a heavy industrial environment.
- Comfort working with very large materials and structures on the shop floor.
- Ability to work overtime, including Saturdays, when required.
- Reliable transportation to support early morning start times.
Why Work Here? Employees benefit from paid holidays, a boot allowance to help cover required footwear, and regular opportunities for overtime. The organization supports stable, full-time day shift work and values reliable, long-term team members in a heavy manufacturing environment. Work EnvironmentThis is a heavy manufacturing environment focused on large structural fabrication. The role is on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime opportunities and regular work on Saturdays. Work centers around very large poles and structural components, requiring comfort with large materials and industrial equipment. A hard hat is required and provided, while you must supply your own weld hood and steel-toe footwear. The environment emphasizes safety, proper use of PPE, and adherence to industrial safety standards.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.50 - $24.50/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 6, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.
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
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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