Welder - Weekly Pay

Welder Job Description We are currently seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our Steel and Irrigation Operations division as welders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. Responsibilities Fuse or weld metal structural components together using arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures. Perform welding operations with minimal planning, based on blueprints or other written specifications, and determine the operation sequence. Utilize all safety devices and wear mandatory personal protective safety equipment. Adjust welding equipment to prescribed settings. Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures, as well as all welding equipment, safely and securely. Read and complete labor reporting systems, standard shop forms, and blueprints. Perform minor welding machine maintenance, including tips, liners, and gas cups. Use labor reporting systems and routing shop forms, and fill out move tags. Essential Skills At least 1 year of production welding experience. Ability to accurately read a measuring tape. Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers. Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to pass an onsite welding assessment. Ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs. Additional Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school. Six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints without assistance. High awareness of safety at all times. Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision. Passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results. Technical welding degree from a trade school is a plus. Pulse welding, Mig, and Flex core experience. Why Work Here? We offer competitive pay, excellent training programs, and opportunities for career growth with a large company. Employees enjoy a $2/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, along with a $175 stipend for new boots at orientation. Work Environment The work environment is heavily industrial, requiring jeans, steel-toed boots with metatarsal cover, and a shirt. The campus is very large, necessitating travel between buildings, and can be noisy and dirty at times. Candidates should be prepared to lift 50lbs consistently and must be safety-focused. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valley, Nebraska. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Valley,NE. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025. 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.