Welder

Job Title: WelderJob Description

This role involves performing high-quality MIG and TIG welding on a variety of materials, fabricating parts and assemblies to specification, and ensuring all work meets precise measurements and quality standards in a busy shop environment. You will read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, operate welding and material-handling equipment safely, and maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials and components with precision and consistency.
• Perform TIG welding on a variety of materials, including stainless steel, with accuracy and consistency.
• Fabricate parts and assemblies according to specifications and project requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate builds and proper fit-up.
• Accurately measure materials using a tape measure to meet project tolerances and quality standards.
• Operate welding equipment safely and maintain it in good working condition.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs as needed throughout the shift.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop safety standards and procedures.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of tools and machinery.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete jobs on time and meet production goals.

Essential Skills

• Proven proficiency in TIG welding techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG welding techniques.
• Experience with metal fabrication, including stainless steel welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong tape measure and measurement skills with the ability to hold tight tolerances.
• Experience operating welding equipment in a production or shop environment.
• Certified or experienced in operating overhead cranes, or willingness to be trained and certified.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as part of daily duties.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a shop environment for extended periods of time.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and welding.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled plant environment.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Reliability and punctuality for early morning first-shift hours.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to shop safety practices.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that rewards hard work with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package once you are brought on permanently. Uniforms are paid for after 30 days, and you gain access to insurance after 60 days and a 401(k) with company match after one year. The company offers six paid holidays, regular holiday bonuses, and three weeks of vacation when you are a permanent employee, supporting both your financial security and work-life balance.

Work Environment

You will work in a non-climate-controlled plant where conditions vary with the seasons, running hot in warm weather and cold in cooler months. The position is on first shift, typically 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with an occasional Friday shift that runs until lunch. The environment is an active shop setting that requires standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working around welding and material-handling equipment. Personal protective equipment includes steel-toed boots, which you must provide, while the company supplies other PPE such as welding hoods, gloves, safety glasses, and jackets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dothan, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Dothan,AL.

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.