**Job Title: Fabrication Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Second Shift Welder to join our fabrication team. This role is responsible for performing high-quality welding, layout, cutting, and assembly work in accordance with drawings, specifications, and code requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and capable of producing consistent, code-compliant welds in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **Responsibilities** + Perform high-quality welding, layout, cutting, and assembly work. + Ensure all work complies with drawings, specifications, and code requirements. + Produce consistent, code-compliant welds. + Operate welding and fabrication equipment, including coupling and tubesheet welders. + Maintain productivity standards and commit to safety, accuracy, and teamwork. **Essential Skills** + Experience in fabrication and welding, including Mig and Tig welding. + Ability to qualify under ASME Section VIII & IX welding codes. + Code-qualified in shop welding procedures for carbon steel, stainless steel, and stainless-to-carbon applications. + Strong understanding of fabrication drawings, tolerances, and welding symbols. + Open Root experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Demonstrated ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds. + Experience with torch cutting and inspection. + Commitment to safety, accuracy, and teamwork. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a comprehensive pension plan with company contributions, supplied PPE and tools, and work in a clean and warm environment during winter. Benefit from designated booths, materials delivered to your workspace, and access to a supply closet with tools at your disposal. Personal lockers and showers are also available for convenience. **Work Environment** This role operates on the second shift from 3:30 PM to midnight in a clean and well-lit environment. All tools and PPE are supplied, ensuring a safe and productive workspace. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $31.95 - $31.95/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 Buffalo,NY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.