1st Shift MIG Welder

MIG Welder – Steel, Galvanized, and Stainless

Job Description

This role sets up and operates welding equipment to produce high-quality steel and galvanized metal products using blueprints and fixtures. You will perform MIG welding in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring parts meet print specifications while working safely and efficiently across various materials, including galvanized steel, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment safely, productively, and in an ergonomically correct manner to manufacture quality parts and assemblies.
• Use blueprints and fixtures to weld products made of steel and/or galvanized metal according to specifications.
• Hand weld products using MIG welders in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner.
• Adjust welding machines as needed to maintain consistent part quality and minimize smoke and spatter.
• Produce acceptable-quality welds with good workmanship and very few rejects, meeting or exceeding quality standards.
• Maintain an acceptable level of productivity with some supervision while meeting production goals.
• Identify and use the correct fixtures and components required to produce each product.
• Produce high-quality welds on galvanized steel, carbon steel, and stainless steel with minimal rejects.
• Complete work to print requirements, ensuring all dimensions and weld placements meet specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, part numbers, tolerances, and data critical to quality.
• Manufacture products to specifications without a fixture by using weld tables, prints, tape measures, protractors, clamps, and related tools.
• Communicate production issues professionally, seeking clarification and resolution from frontline employees and leadership.
• Follow all safety procedures, including consistent use of safety glasses, gloves, and other required protective equipment as outlined in job hazard analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and overall plant operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olyphant, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Olyphant,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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.

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.