Job Title: Welder and FabricatorJob DescriptionCandidates will be welding in either the structural department, tank department, or miscellaneous shop. Each department has a slightly different skillset that is unique to the finished product. Communication amongst other departments will be important to ensure product is being produced efficiently and accurately.Welders Will Be Responsible For:
Setting up weld machines and adjusting the temperature based on the product
Running beads on structural steel or pressurized tanks
Operating overhead crane as needed
Performing basic weld inspections before moving forward with the next step of the process
Cleaning up welds as needed with a grinder
Welds can be up to 1" thick steel
Assist with pressure testing tanks with water and air up to 120 PSI
Fabrication (Fitter):The Fabrication position requires more skill than a welder. Fabricators are responsible for:
Reading and interpreting company blueprints to layout pieces
Fitting up beams and tacking together pieces on connection points (Welders will run the beads to finish the parts)
Operating machinery to punch holes in pieces as needed
Reading angles and measurements
Hard Skills
Welding on structural steel
Reading blueprints
Laying out product
Tacking pieces together
Beading up parts
Cleaning up welds with a grinder
Operating overhead crane
Pressure testing tanks
Soft Skills
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Work EnvironmentThe production floor is heated during the winters and has industrial doors open on multiple ends of the building during the summer to allow a breeze to circulate through. The shop is upkept well and is a very clean work environment for being a structural metal shop. The company takes pride in the culture that is present and wants to continue hiring candidates that are easy to get along with and look to be a part of a team rather than just another employee.Hours:1st Shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-FridayAbout Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.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.