Welder

MIG & TIG Welder-$21-24/hr

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced welder to perform a variety of MIG and TIG welding tasks on stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum components. You will work from blueprints, operate welding and cutting equipment, and contribute to high-quality fabrication in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on various materials, including 1/16" thick stainless steel, 1/16" thick galvanized steel, 3/16" thick galvanized steel, and 1/4" aluminum.
• Demonstrate the ability to MIG weld in all positions to meet quality and safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately to complete welding and fabrication tasks according to specifications.
• Use appropriate safety equipment consistently and follow all safety procedures in a welding environment.
• Safely operate powered hand tools required for welding and fabrication work.
• Perform torch operations in a safe and controlled manner as needed for cutting and heating tasks.
• Operate horizontal and vertical saw equipment to cut materials to required dimensions.
• Operate pipe cutting and threading equipment effectively to prepare components for assembly.
• Maintain welding machines, tools, and work areas by performing routine checks and basic maintenance.
• Accurately record time and work performed by charging hours to specific work orders and following payroll timekeeping procedures.

Essential Skills
• 2–3 years of experience in welding, with hands-on MIG and TIG welding work.
• Proficiency in MIG welding in all positions.
• Ability to perform TIG welding on stainless steel and galvanized materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for fabrication and welding tasks.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety practices in a welding environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Experience safely operating powered hand tools used in welding and fabrication.
• Training and experience in torch operations.
• Ability to operate horizontal and vertical saw equipment.
• Ability to operate pipe cutting and threading equipment.
• Understanding of basic machine and area maintenance requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience welding a variety of materials, including stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum.
• Comfort working from detailed blueprints and work orders in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Reliable time management and accuracy in documenting hours to specific work orders.
• Ability to work overtime as needed based on production demands.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production-focused team where your welding skills are valued and regularly tested on a variety of materials and techniques, giving you the chance to refine and expand your capabilities. The schedule offers consistent weekday hours with opportunities for overtime, providing stability while allowing you to increase your earnings. You will work in an environment that emphasizes safety, skill development, and the use of a range of welding and fabrication equipment, supporting your growth as a well-rounded welder.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled facility, so temperatures will reflect seasonal weather conditions. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., with current operations extending to approximately 3:15 p.m., creating regular opportunities for overtime. You will work in a hands-on industrial setting with welding stations, horizontal and vertical saws, pipe cutting and threading equipment, powered hand tools, and torch equipment. Appropriate safety gear is required at all times to ensure a safe and compliant welding environment.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Dallas,TX.
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.