MIG Welder Assembler

MIG Welder Assembler Shift: 8am - 5pm M-F Pay: $17-$18/hr Location: Westside Jacksonville (32221) Job Description As a Welder Assembler, you will play a crucial role in the construction of safe rooms, primarily using MIG welding techniques and occasionally TIG welding. You will be tasked with building wall panels, installing drywall, painting, and utilizing both hand and power tools for measuring and cutting various materials. Approximately half of your time will be devoted to welding, while the other half will involve general shop duties, including panel building. Working in teams of 4-6, you will construct rooms based on provided drawings and receive training on how to interpret them. Mastery of reading a tape measure down to the 16th is vital. Responsibilities Construct safe rooms using MIG and TIG welding techniques. Build wall panels and install drywall. Paint surfaces and use hand and power tools for measuring and cutting materials. Collaborate in teams of 4-6 to construct rooms based on drawings. Learn to interpret and work from construction drawings. Utilize tape measure down to the 16th for precise measurements. Essential Skills Proficiency in MIG welding and passing a weld test. Experience in construction, assembly, fabrication, or a shop setting. Ability to read a tape measure down to the 16th. Skillful use of hand and power tools. Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of chop saw, bandsaw, and shear is a plus. Comfortable reading tape measure and square, and cutting products to size. Why Work Here? Enjoy full benefits with multiple plan options, and the opportunity for 100% employer-paid coverage. Benefit from a 3% 401k match, two weeks of paid vacation, ten major holidays, and annual reviews for raises each January. The role offers growth opportunities with proficiency levels for pay increases and the possibility of international travel once permanent. Work Environment Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, in a smaller open-air shop. You will work in diverse teams and must be able to travel approximately three times a year for two weeks at a time. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 Jacksonville,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.