Welder

Welder Job Description: We're seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Welder/Fabricator to join our team. If you take pride in your welds and enjoy working with both carbon and stainless steel, this is the opportunity for you. Your expertise will be essential in assembling parts, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring precise measurements for high-quality production. Responsibilities: Perform MIG welding using .045 wire on carbon and stainless steel. Read and interpret basic blueprints to assemble parts accurately. Use a tape measure to ensure precise measurements. Assembled components and structures based on work orders. Operate overhead cranes and forklifts as needed. May assist with brake press or drill press operations when welding tasks are complete. Essential Skills 6+ months of welding experience or an Associate's degree in Welding. Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints. Ability to accurately use a tape measure. What You Bring: Experience with MIG welding (carbon and stainless preferred) Ability to read and follow blueprints and technical drawings. Familiarity with shop tools and measuring equipment. Willingness to assist in other fabrication tasks as needed. Strong attention to detail and commitment. Why Work Here? Enjoy comprehensive health benefits that are fully covered, providing peace of mind and financial savings. Benefit from a robust profit-sharing program that has consistently delivered maximum bonuses, ranging from $15,000 to $30,000, based on business performance. Work Environment Work in a small, friendly shop environment that is not climate controlled, experiencing varying temperatures throughout the year. Be part of a small crew that values humor and camaraderie. Expect a diverse workload, primarily focusing on welding but also operating different machines such as a brake or shear. Our team manufactures conveyor systems for a global clientele. Enjoy flexible working hours with two shifts available: 1st shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and 2nd shift from 3:30 pm to 11:50 pm, with potential overtime until 12:30 am and voluntary overtime on Saturdays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Apply Directly Here or Text ... Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.25/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 Cedar Rapids,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.