Welder - 1st Shift

  • Aerotek
  • Racine, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
Aerotek is hiring immediately for a 1st shift fabrication welder.**

**Job Description**

As a Fabrication Welder, you will interpret blueprints and drawings, read measurements, and plan layout and procedures. You will determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements and set up components for welding according to specifications.

**Responsibilities**

+ Interpret blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.

+ Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.

+ Set up components for welding according to specifications, such as cutting material with powered saws to match measurements.

+ Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.

+ Align components using calipers, rulers, and other tools, and clamp pieces.

+ Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).

+ Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps.

+ Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.

+ Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

**Essential Skills**

+ 2+ years of welding experience.

+ 2+ years of experience with hand and power tools.

+ 1+ year of experience with welding blueprints.

+ Proficient in the use of fabrication and welding techniques.

+ Ability to carry 10-50 lbs frequently.

**Shift Schedule:**

1st shift - Monday through Thursday - 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM (4-Day Work Weeks!)

**If you are interested, please apply and an Aerotek recruiter will be in contact with you shortly!**

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Racine,WI.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.
Job ID: 481184913
Originally Posted on: 6/14/2025

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