Welder

Welder - Structural Steel Fabrication Location: Cordova, Alabama Job Type: Contract to Hire About the Role Join a fast-paced, high-performance steel fabrication shop where your welding skills will help shape critical infrastructure projectsfrom bridges and dams to commercial buildings. You'll be hands-on with structural steel, transforming raw materials into durable, precision-built components. Key Responsibilities Perform flux core welding on structural steel components. Accurately measure, cut, and weld steel parts to specification. Fabricate and assemble steel structures using shop drawings and blueprints. Work with beams, stainless steel, and carbon steel, ensuring quality and structural integrity. Interpret and follow fabrication/shop blueprints with precision. Required Skills & Experience 1-4+ years of experience in flux core welding. Proven experience in steel or metal fabrication. Familiarity with structural steel and beam work. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols (AWS). Skilled in fitting and welding stainless, mild, and carbon steel. Experience with arc welding and back gauging is a plus. Why Join Us? Guaranteed 49 working hours per week. 90-day evaluation period with potential for a pay raise. Biannual performance reviews with opportunities for salary increases. Enjoy paid shutdowns during Christmas and July 4th. Full-time employees receive health & dental insurance, plus a401(k)plan. Work Environment You'll be working in a modern, safety-focused fabrication shop equipped with up-to-date tools and technologies. We value teamwork, precision, and a strong work ethic. Proper safety gear and adherence to safety protocols are required. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Cordova,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.