Welder And Fabricator

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

Join our team as a Welder and Fabricator, where you will primarily engage in TIG welding and occasionally MIG welding on a variety of ornamental metals, including stainless steel, guardrails, and railings. You will be responsible for setting up your own welding machine for each process and must be able to pass a 3g and 4g weld test. Additionally, you will read prints and fabrication drawings, utilize power tools such as grinders and saws, and engage in fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform stick, TIG, and MIG welding on ornamental metal, railing, stainless steel, and guardrails.
• Set up welding machines independently for different processes.
• Pass 3g and 4g weld tests.
• Read and interpret prints and fabrication drawings.
• Use power tools including grinders, drills, chop saws, and skill saws.
• Engage in fabrication tasks on various materials including plate, tube, and pipes.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in TIG welding.
• 2+ years of experience in fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with stainless steel and aluminum TIG welding.
• Knowledge of architectural and ornamental metalwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Willingness to engage in fabrication and prep work.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a 90-day contract with the potential for permanent hire, accompanied by a salary increase. Employees enjoy overtime opportunities and the chance to cross-train into roles such as glazing. The management team is dedicated to staff development, providing regular training and hosting monthly BBQs for team bonding.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, focusing on custom railing designs and fabrications. Please note, the shop does not have air conditioning, and steel toes and long pants are required from day one. The work schedule is from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with potential early starts at 4 AM and overtime on Saturdays. Employees must be willing to work in the field as required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.

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.