**Job Title: Structural Welder**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding and fabricating structural steel components for various construction and industrial projects. This role requires experience in welding techniques, blueprint reading, and adherence to safety standards.
**Responsibilities**
+ Use 3/32 and 0.45 wire to weld and fabricate structural steel components, including beams, columns, and girders.
+ Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols to ensure accurate assembly.
+ Operate welding equipment such as MIG, TIG, and stick welders.
+ Cut and shape metal using plasma cutters, grinders, and other shop tools.
+ Inspect completed welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
+ Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and construction teams to meet project goals.
+ Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
+ Follow safety protocols and industry standards to prevent accidents and injuries.
+ Perform post-welding activities such as grinding, cleaning, and polishing.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proven experience in structural welding and metal fabrication.
+ Proficiency in MIG and stick welding techniques using 3/32 and 0.45 wire.
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
+ Physical stamina and ability to work in challenging environments, including heights.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with oxy-acetylene torch and power tools common in a welding shop.
+ Knowledge of flux core welding and fitting techniques.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a dynamic and rewarding environment where you can become an owner after one full year of employment. Enjoy profit sharing based on divisional profitability and a 401k with company matching. Benefit from subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, discounted premiums for completing annual physicals and no tobacco use, and company-paid life insurance. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase additional life insurance at company-subsidized rates. Our team celebrates success with camelbacks in the summer, periodic shop events, T-shirts, and merchandise, as well as a boot voucher for your convenience. Employee ownership with a yearly payout in February based on company performance ensures your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
**Work Environment**
Experience working both outside and inside a large structural steel production facility in El Mirage, AZ. The facility is equipped with swamp coolers and fans for somewhat climate-controlled conditions. It is organized and continuously adding new lines and equipment to enhance productivity.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Mirage, Arizona.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 El Mirage,AZ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.