Welder

Welder Job Description We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team, specializing in the custom fabrication of shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME Pressure Vessels, and Tanks. The role involves working with items up to 15 feet in diameter, 120 feet in length, and up to 320,000 pounds. You will be performing MIG flux-core welding on a variety of stainless, carbon, and precious metals using 045 wire. If trained, you may also perform TIG welding and fitting, along with code welding and blueprint reading. Responsibilities Perform welding on fabricated heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and tanks. Custom fabricate steel products according to specifications. Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols accurately. Apply knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. Layout and fabricate products efficiently. Lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds. Work at heights between 15 to 20 feet in the air safely. Essential Skills Proficiency in MIG welding and flux core welding. Strong knowledge of weld symbols. Experience with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code. Physical capability to lift heavy objects and work at heights. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with layout and fabrication welding. Blueprint reading skills (training available). Past certification in code welding. AWS certification. Degree or certification from a welding school. Experience welding tanks and vessels. TIG tubing skills. Knowledge of sub-arc (S.A.W.) and back gouging techniques. Why Work Here? Join our team and benefit from our Welder Advancement Program, offering opportunities for skill development and career progression. Enjoy the flexibility of voluntary overtime when needed and access to comprehensive company benefits upon direct employment. Work Environment Work in a spacious facility consisting of four buildings on a six-acre site, offering 50,000 square feet of production floor space. Handle large products, with some weighing over 60 tons and measuring over 100 feet. The position operates on the first shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, Illinois. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Decatur,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.