Welder @ Aerotek

Job Title: WelderJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Welder to join a busy manufacturing shop, performing welding, fabrication, and assembly work on custom parts while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel and other metals to produce high-quality parts and assemblies.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols to complete jobs accurately.
• Fit, measure, cut, and prepare materials for welding using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated parts to ensure they meet quality, accuracy, and specification requirements.
• Use grinders, saws, and other fabrication tools to finish and prepare parts as needed.
• Work on custom parts in a true job shop environment, adapting to varied projects and requirements.
• Follow all established safety procedures, quality standards, and shop guidelines at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and support cross-training efforts within the shop.
• Successfully complete and pass a weld test as part of the hiring and qualification process.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a welder or fabricator, with 1+ year of welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a welder/fabricator working with MIG and TIG processes.
• Ability to perform MIG welding on steel and other metals.
• Ability to perform TIG welding on steel and other metals.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Capability to pass a weld test to demonstrate welding proficiency.
• Experience working in a job shop environment with custom parts and varied projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using grinders, saws, and other common fabrication tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and different types of projects in a job shop.
• Willingness to participate in cross-training and learn additional shop skills.

Why Work Here? You will work in a true job shop environment focused on custom parts, offering variety in daily tasks and the chance to grow your skills. The shop supports cross-training, providing room for professional development and advancement. Full benefits and company events contribute to a supportive culture that values teamwork, long-term growth, and a positive work-life balance. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing shop with a true job shop setting, where you will work on custom parts using welding, fabrication tools, CNC equipment, and mills. The environment is hands-on and production-focused, with established safety and quality procedures to guide daily work. You can expect to use grinders, saws, and other fabrication equipment regularly, and to collaborate with a team in an active shop atmosphere.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Bessemer,AL.

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.