Welder And Fabricator @ Aerotek

Welder / Fabricator

Day Shift & Night Shift Openings Available

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per Hour

Location: Charlotte, NC

Immediate Openings Available

Position Overview

We are seeking skilled Welders and Fabricators to join a growing pressure vessel manufacturing team. This role involves a combination of MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding, fabrication, fit-up, and assembly work in a clean, organized fabrication shop. This is an excellent opportunity for welders who take pride in producing code-quality welds, reading blueprints, and fabricating products that must meet strict quality and inspection standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding on stainless steel and carbon steel components.
• Fabricate and assemble pressure vessel components according to blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications.
• Complete fit-up, alignment, and layout work before welding.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment to maintain quality and productivity.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Produce welds that meet code requirements and pass quality inspections, including x-ray and non-destructive testing procedures.
• Grind, clean, and finish fabricated components when required.
• Work in various welding positions, including 2G and higher-level weld positions.
• Perform welding inside larger assemblies and confined spaces when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work with fabrication and quality teams to meet production and delivery schedules.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of welding experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Flux Core welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with fitting and fabrication work.
• Ability to hold tolerances and maintain weld quality standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Experience

• 2G welding certification or equivalent experience.
• 6G certification or proven 6G welding ability.
• Pressure vessel, pipe, tank, or structural fabrication experience.
• Experience with welds subject to x-ray or NDE inspections.
• Experience with grinding, finishing, and weld cleanup operations.

Schedule Options

Day Shift

• Monday through Friday
• Typical start time around 6:00 AM - 5:30PM
• Overtime available based on workload

Night Shift

• Typical schedule approximately 5:30 PM 6:00 AM
• Four 12-hour shifts plus a shorter Friday shift
• Additional $2.00/hour night shift premium
• Additional overtime opportunities available

Shift availability may vary based on current production needs.

Why Join the Team?

• Competitive pay ranging from $22.00 - $28.00 per hour based on experience.
• Additional pay premium for night shift employees.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturer.
• Clean, organized fabrication facility.
• Strong leadership and team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to continue developing advanced welding and fabrication skills.
• Consistent workload and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

• Pressure vessel fabrication and manufacturing facility.
• Clean and well-maintained production environment.
• Temperature varies seasonally due to manufacturing operations.
• Occasional confined-space welding and fabrication work required.
• Quality-focused operation with a strong emphasis on safety and craftsmanship.

Ideal Candidate

A welder who enjoys both fabrication and welding, can confidently work from blueprints, perform fit-up work, and produce high-quality welds that meet inspection standards. Candidates with pressure vessel, pipe, industrial fabrication, custom manufacturing, or structural welding experience will be especially successful in this role.

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

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.00/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.