**Job Title: Welders $25-31/hour based on experience** **Job Description** Join a dynamic and growing production team in a manufacturing facility in Topeka, KS OR Manhattan, KS. This opportunity is perfect for skilled, self-motivated, and quality-driven welders who take pride in precision craftsmanship and on-time delivery. As a Welder, you will fabricate parts and assemblies for custom OEM projects built to exact customer specifications, working in a clean and well-equipped environment. **Responsibilities** + Interpret and follow welding procedures and welding symbols on drawings. + Use calibrated measuring tools to fit up assemblies properly. + Utilize hand, pneumatic, electric, and battery-powered tools. + Operate plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches, and carbon air arc equipment. + Weld in various positions using GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes. + Work with Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel. + Maintain equipment and a clean work area. + Follow all safety guidelines and procedures. + Assist in other production areas as needed. **Essential Skills** + 1+ year of welding experience. + Schooling or Certifications are a plus if you can pass a welding test + Experience with GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes. + Working knowledge of industry tools and equipment. + Ability to read tape measures and perform basic math. + Ability to pass visual and bend tests in various processes and positions. + Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or Equivalent (Technical Certificate or Degree in Welding preferred). + Ability to pass a pre-employment check, drug screen, physical capacity test, and breath alcohol test. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy 100% paid benefit premiums and a climate-controlled work environment. This role offers direct placement opportunities, providing stability and growth in your career. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Topeka, KS. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $56160.00/yr. Benefits Offered: Competitive base pay with wage increases for weld certifications Employer-paid PPO health insurance for individuals Employer-paid life insurance Paid vacation, personal days, and a birthday holiday 401(k) with 4% company match after one year **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Topeka,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 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.