Welder Helper (Nights)

Job Title: Welder Helper

Job Description

This role supports a busy weld shop that produces custom-engineered electrical equipment for the energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors. You will assist welders and fitters by preparing materials, performing grinding and finishing tasks, and handling general labor duties to keep production running smoothly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders in the weld shop by preparing materials for welding, including grinding, sanding, deburring, and sandblasting components.
• Use hand tools and power tools to clean, prep, and finish metal parts prior to welding and fabrication.
• Perform tack welding as needed to support fitters with assembling and fitting components.
• Move and stage materials safely around the weld shop and adjacent areas to support continuous production flow.
• Support industrial painting and prep work as needed, including sanding and cleaning surfaces.
• Perform general labor duties such as cleaning the shop, organizing work areas, and maintaining a safe, tidy workspace.
• Assist with basic assembly tasks in the production process when required.
• Follow tape measure readings accurately to ensure proper dimensions and fit-up of parts.
• Work collaboratively with welders, fabricators, machine operators, material handlers, and quality control staff to meet production goals.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a welder helper in a manufacturing environment (excluding refinery experience).
• Proficiency with grinding, sanding, and deburring metal parts to prepare them for welding.
• Ability to perform sandblasting tasks safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately for layout and material preparation.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools commonly found in a weld or fabrication shop.
• Willingness to perform general labor duties, including shop cleanup, material handling, and basic assembly.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with frequent overtime.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety in all tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous welding experience or completion of welding school.
• Basic fitting ability to assist with positioning and aligning parts prior to welding.
• Experience with industrial painting or powder coating preparation.
• Background in fabrication or production environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary shop team, including machine operators, fabricators, quality control, and material handlers.

Why Work Here?

The company focuses on taking care of employees through a supportive, family-oriented culture and strong community involvement. Team members enjoy regular catered meals, community events on weekends, and ongoing outreach activities that foster a sense of belonging and purpose. The organization embraces second-chance hiring, offers opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding operation, and provides a stable environment where hard work and reliability are recognized and valued.

Work Environment

You will work in a medium-sized, very clean and organized shop that is one of several facilities in the operation. The weld shop sits adjacent to the machine shop and paint shop within a busy, fast-paced production environment. The facility is non-climate-controlled with open bay doors and ample fans for airflow. Each shift includes around 15 team members, including machine operators, fabricators, quality control staff, material handlers, and leadership, with plans to add powder coaters in the future. The role requires frequent overtime, with both day and night shifts running Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 6:00, and it is common to work 50–60 hours per week. Proper attire includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses, and you will regularly use hand tools, power tools, and production equipment in the weld, machine, and paint areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77034.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Houston,TX 77034.

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.