Welder & Fabricator- Repair

Welder & Fabricator - Repair Job Description Join a dynamic rail and tank car repair facility as a welder/fabricator. You will spend 20% of your time welding using MIG/Flux methods and 80% fabricating and assembling. This role involves reading blueprints, cutting steel with an Oxy-Torch, fitting up, and tack welding. You should be capable of welding overhead and have an interest in becoming officially certified for railcar repair. Responsibilities Weld using MIG/Flux methods 20% of the time. Fabricate and assemble components 80% of the time. Read and interpret blueprints accurately. Cut steel with an Oxy-Torch. Fit up and tack weld components. Perform overhead welding. Essential Skills Proven welding experience with MIG and Flux methods. Structural welding experience. Ability to weld overhead. Proficiency in reading blueprints. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in railcar repair. Fabrication and production experience. Ability to interpret drawings. Why Work Here? Benefit from working in a recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility. This is a great opportunity to join at the early stages of growth and create long-term career opportunities for yourself. Work Environment Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a shift from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hockley, Texas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Hockley,TX 77447. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.