Steel Welder/Fabricator - 1st Shift

Welder and Fabricator**

**Job Description**

The Welder and Fabricator will be responsible for welding steel staircases, railings, steel beams, columns, footings, and other structural steel forms involved in the construction of buildings. Responsibilities include grinding and performing welds on finished handrails, utilizing a hand grinder and polisher, and moving and loading products after shipments are completed. The individual will work with various weld sizes including 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8, and will be involved in tasks such as tack, finish, and fabrication.

**Responsibilities**

+ Weld steel staircases, railings, steel beams, columns, footings, and other structural steel forms.

+ Grind and perform repair welds on finished handrails.

+ Utilize hand grinders and polishers, alongside welding equipment.

+ Move and load products after shipment completion.

+ Handle various weld sizes including 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8.

+ Perform tasks including tack, finish, and fabrication.

**Essential Skills**

+ Proficiency in MIG welding.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

+ Experience with structural steel, tube, and square steel fabrication.

**Work Environment**

The work environment is fast-paced, with shifts available from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm to 3:00 am, Monday through Friday. Expect to work 55-60 hours weekly from July to October 2025 due to large projects such as the GR Soccer stadium, airport, and hospitals. The team is tight-knit, direct, and dedicated, with a focus on completing shipments efficiently. A 'work first' attitude is essential to fit in and succeed in this role.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Grand Rapids,MI.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.