**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** As a Welder, you will be responsible for setting appropriate welding machine parameters for the material being welded and making welds that meet print specifications. Your role will involve producing strong penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous, and consistent. You will follow required procedures and use appropriate fixtures to assist in the assembly process, ensuring the finished part conforms to print specifications and quality standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for properly using and maintaining tools, fixtures, and machines. **Responsibilities** + Set appropriate welding machine parameters for materials being welded. + Make welds that meet print specifications. + Produce strong penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous, and consistent. + Follow required procedures and use appropriate fixtures during assembly. + Verify conformance of finished parts to print specifications and quality standards. + Properly use and maintain tools, fixtures, and machines. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG welding, including welding vertical, flat, and overhead. + Ability to operate acetylene torches. + Exceptional math skills, including knowledge of the metric system and angles. + Ability to read tape measures and angle finders. + Competency in reading blueprint drawings and AWS symbols. + Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Knowledge of stainless steel welding. + Experience with flux core welding. **Work Environment** You will work in a dynamic environment that requires precision and attention to detail. The role involves using advanced welding technologies and equipment, including MIG welders, acetylene torches, forklifts, and overhead cranes. The facility adheres to high safety and quality standards, ensuring a secure and efficient workspace. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trussville, Alabama. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Trussville,AL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.