Construction Welder

Construction Welder - Bay City, MI

• $20.00-25.00 per hour
• Local Projects
• Competitive Company Benefits

Job Description

Seeking a skilled welder to join our growing construction team. This welder will be responsible for fabricating, joining, and repairing metal components on construction and industrial job sites. This role supports structural, piping, and equipment installation by performing high-quality welds that meet safety and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair handrails, catwalks, guard rails, platforms, staircases, and similar structural components.
• Run metal saws and cut a variety of metal materials to specified lengths.
• Operate overhead cranes to move and position structural steel and other heavy materials safely.
• Operate forklifts to transport materials and equipment around job sites and fabrication areas.
• Perform welding and fabrication on prototype and repair projects using appropriate welding processes.
• Support new construction projects by assisting iron crews with onsite welding and structural connections.
• Obtain required work permits before onsite work and adhere to all permit conditions.
• Fit and assemble metal parts from prototype prints through to finished projects, ensuring proper alignment and fit-up.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to determine dimensions, materials, and fabrication requirements.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding and/or construction experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding for structural and fabrication projects.
• Hands-on experience in structural steel fabrication, including fitting and assembly.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints and drawings to fabrication and installation work.
• Experience in construction or structural steel work, including iron work and metal framing.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-established, family-owned organization that has been in business for over 40 years and offers a stable, career-oriented environment. You can grow and advance with a company that values long-term commitment and provides clear opportunities for development. The role offers consistent 50–60 hour workweeks for those who enjoy overtime and want to maximize their earnings, all within a culture that emphasizes reliability, craftsmanship, and strong working relationships.

Work Environment

You will work on-site at various industrial facilities and commercial locations, including loading docks at grocery stores, where you will repair guard rails and similar structural elements. The work involves both shop and field environments, with frequent use of welding equipment, metal saws, grinders, overhead cranes, and forklifts. Projects often take place in active industrial areas and loading docks, requiring awareness of moving vehicles, materials handling equipment, and other site operations. Expect a hands-on, physically active role in a construction and structural steel setting, with appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment required to meet safety and site standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bay City, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bay City,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About 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.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.