Mig Welder Or Sub Arc Welder

Welder Job Description Join our team as a Welder where you will have the opportunity to fabricate and assemble steel equipment using your welding expertise. This role involves reading blueprints to accurately assemble parts and interpret engineering drawings to weld and assemble products. Responsibilities Fabricate steel to build equipment according to specifications. Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings for accurate assembly and welding. Utilize a tape measure and other measuring tools to ensure parts meet appropriate tolerances. Be open to performing MiG or Sub Arc welding as required. Assemble heavy equipment before fabrication or after painting. Operate motorized material moving equipment, including overhead cranes and jib hoists, for transporting materials. Lift up to 50lbs as part of the job requirements. Essential Skills 1+ years of production assembly experience. 1+ years of previous welding experience. 1+ years of blueprint reading capability. 1+ years of experience using power tools such as saws and punches. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Additional Skills & Qualifications Preferably 2+ years of welding experience. Comfortable working at heights up to 65 ft on lifts. Why Work Here? Enjoy opportunities for cross-training and substantial development. Engage in heavy blueprint use and fabrication, experiencing projects from start to finish rather than just production welding. Be part of a team that values growth and skill advancement. Work Environment Work in a nostalgic, dirty production environment where temperatures are controlled but be prepared for both hot and cold conditions. Join a team of 10 assembly/welders operating on the 1st shift from Monday to Thursday, 6am-4:30pm, with occasional overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DES MOINES, Iowa. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.68 - $21.65/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 DES MOINES,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.