Welder

Welder Job Description As a Welder, you will utilize a cutting torch and manual cutting techniques to modify, remove, and prepare materials for welding. You will safely operate a welding torch to complete barge repairs and rig various materials to prepare for welding. You must be able to weld in horizontal, flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Your root pass must be even and consistent with no porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, or lack of penetration. Familiarity with FCAW and SMAW welding processes, as well as arc gouging, is essential. You should be comfortable assisting with other duties on the worksite, such as mechanical and labor type work. Responsibilities Utilize cutting torch and manual cutting techniques for material preparation. Safely operate welding torch to complete barge repairs. Rig various materials for welding preparation. Perform welding in horizontal, flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Ensure root pass is even and consistent, avoiding porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, or lack of penetration. Employ FCAW and SMAW welding processes and arc gouging. Assist with mechanical and labor duties as needed on the worksite. Essential Skills Experience with flux core, blueprint reading, stainless steel fabrication, arc gouging, grinding. Proficiency in SMAW, FCAW, and wire welding. Capability to weld water-tight welds and bulkhead partitions. Experience with 6011 stick welding, 7018 stick welding, Mig wire welding. Ability to perform open root welding, carbon & stainless, and flux core. Additional Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with typical welding rods/wire: 6011, 7018, 7024, 308 Stainless. Knowledge of .072 flux core wire with suitcase welder, fitting, Mig, Tig, grinding, tape measure, fitter, and shipbuilding. Why Work Here? Enjoy high pay rates through Aerotek, which are competitive for the local area. Experience stability as our company is growing and expanding. Participate in holiday parties and meals, and benefit from the long tenure of our upper management. After one year, you have the opportunity to relocate and work full-time with the company. We foster a family-friendly environment that promotes professional growth. Work Environment This site is one of our repair divisions, handling long-term projects and some quick turnaround projects. The standard work week is 40 hours, but overtime can be expected at any time. There are openings for both day and night shifts, with typical hours being 6am-2:30pm for days and 2:30pm-10am for nights. During the peak season of January-August, 12-hour shifts from 6am-6pm may be required. Contractors must have their own PPE, including a hard hat, steel toe safety boots, safety glasses, gloves, and welding hood. The work environment involves indoor and outdoor conditions, and you must be able to lift 75+ lbs and crawl in confined spaces. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Paducah, Kentucky. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Paducah,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.