Welder

Job Description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Join our team where you will be welding and building structural components such as catwalks, stairways, handrails, and support structures.

Responsibilities

Produce and assemble steel structures and equipment according to specifications.

Perform assembly, gathering, and welding of steel materials for products.

Understand and complete work by reading blueprints.

Operate hand tools such as grinders, drills, and impacts per job requirements.

Follow safety requirements while performing all work duties.

Meet or beat project deadlines to fulfill production requirements and demands.

Ensure work meets quality standards as determined by quality control and production supervision.

Maintain and help improve department performance metrics of on-time, complete, and error-free delivery.

Operate overhead crane and unload raw materials.

Perform 5S duties, record keeping of scrap, housekeeping, and trash removal from work cell.

Conduct all quality control activities for assigned work cell.

Possess the authority to reject material for quality issues.

Collaborate with area lead and supervision on materials needed to perform duties.

Adapt to other duties, responsibilities, and activities as they may change or be assigned.Essential Skills

High school degree or GED required.

Ability to pass weld test: 2G Single Bevel Groove on a 1” plate.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings.

Capability to read tape measure to ensure accuracy.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in MIG, structural welding, and fabrication.

Positive 'Can Do' attitude and willingness to ensure orders are assembled on-time, complete, and error-free.Why Work Here?

Experience growth and advancement opportunities in a company investing heavily in equipment and process improvements. Enjoy a standard 50-hour work week with opportunities for overtime and a $1 shift differential. Join a diverse workforce in a family-oriented culture with a small business feel.

Work Environment

Work a standard shift from Monday to Thursday, with common Friday shifts, totaling approximately 50 hours a week for half of the year. Choose between 1st shift (6a-4:30p) and 2nd shift (4:30p-3:00a). Expect mandatory Fridays from January to July, with potential Saturday shifts. Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on safety, wearing work-appropriate jeans, shirts, and steel-toed boots. PAPR hoods will be provided, with options for backpack or belt PAPRs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.26 - $26.99/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 May 31, 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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.