Welder And Fabricator @ Aerotek

Welder / Fabricator

Day and Night Shift | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM & 6:00PM - 6:00AM

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per Hour

Location: Charlotte, NC

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join a growing manufacturing team. This position will focus on fabricating, fitting, welding, and assembling stainless steel and carbon steel components used in custom manufacturing applications. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both welding and fabrication, can work from blueprints, and takes pride in producing high-quality finished products. Candidates should be comfortable working independently while contributing to a team-focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel and carbon steel components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
• Fit, assemble, and fabricate metal components to customer and engineering specifications.
• Work with larger steel components to minimize weld seams while maintaining structural integrity.
• Grind, clean, and finish welded components for final production.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Complete mechanical assembly tasks associated with fabricated products.
• Make adjustments as needed to ensure products meet quality requirements.
• Participate in welding tests and quality inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Work closely with team members to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• MIG welding experience.
• TIG welding experience.
• Fabrication experience including fitting, cutting, measuring, and assembly.
• Experience welding stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience using measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to pass a welding test.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in custom fabrication environments.
• Experience with grinding, finishing, and weld cleanup.
• Structural welding experience.
• Experience working with large fabricated assemblies.
• Experience supporting mechanical assembly and production operations.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Strong attention to detail.
• Pride in craftsmanship and weld quality.
• Reliability and strong attendance.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a production environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help where needed.
• Ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player.

Why Join the Team?

• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing company.
• Clean, organized, and respectful work environment.
• Strong team culture with very little workplace drama.
• Opportunity to expand fabrication and welding skills.
• Leadership team that values quality workmanship and employee contributions.
• Consistent workload and long-term career potential.

Work Environment

• Open-air manufacturing facility.
• Fast-paced fabrication and welding environment.
• Primarily working with stainless steel and carbon steel components.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Long-shift schedule providing stable hours and earning potential.

Ideal Candidate

Someone with MIG and TIG welding experience who can take a blueprint, fabricate components, fit parts together, make quality welds, and help produce finished products that meet customer specifications. This position is ideal for welders who enjoy both fabrication and hands-on problem-solving rather than strictly repetitive production welding.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of CHARLOTTE, NC.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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 20, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in CHARLOTTE,NC.

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.