**Job Title: Welder and Fabricator** **Job Description** In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating parts, structural steel, and other components in the shop. You will also perform mechanical and welding repairs as needed, and handle the final assembly and testing of overhead cranes on the shop floor. It is crucial to ensure that all equipment is built to the specifications and drawings provided. **Responsibilities** + Fabricate parts, structural steel, and other components in the shop. + Perform mechanical and welding repairs in the shop as needed. + Conduct final assembly and testing of overhead cranes on the shop floor. + Ensure equipment is built to specifications and drawings provided. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG, flux core, and stick welding. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Experience in fabrication, fitting, and assembly. + Competence in using tools such as grinders and tape measures. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + At least 3 years of experience in an industrial environment or similar military experience. + Skills and experience in welding and mechanical maintenance. + Team-oriented approach to problem-solving. + Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. + Ability to interface with internal and external customers. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Reading,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.