**Job Title: Welder and Fabricator** **Job Description** Join our team as a Welder and Fabricator, where you will play a crucial role in the fabrication and installation of heavy mild steel components for various clients. Your work will involve the breakdown, transportation, and installation of materials and machines within warehouse settings. This role requires expertise in handling large objects, such as mezzanines, railings, and equipment repairs, ensuring they are safely transported and installed in new locations. **Responsibilities** + Fabricate and install heavy mild steel components for clients in warehouse settings. + Break down materials and machines into manageable sizes for safe transportation. + Transport materials and machines to new locations and install them within existing structures. + Perform welding tasks onsite and at project locations, including locations in Southbridge, MA. + Work with mezzanines, railings, equipment repairs, and industrial modifications. **Essential Skills** + 3-5 years of experience in MIG Welding (Standard MIG, FCAW, Pulse, etc.) or Stick Welding (SMAW). + Proficiency in fabrication, blueprint reading, and various welding techniques including TIG and MIG welding. + Experience in cutting, drilling, grinding, beveling, and oxyacetylene/plasma torch cutting. + Ability to assemble using hand tools and work with stainless steel. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + AWS D1.1 Certified or comparable experience. + Reliable transportation is a must. + Familiarity with carbon steel and/or high-strength steel plate. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values its employees, as evidenced by the high tenure among current staff. This organization is committed to taking care of its workers, offering a supportive and stable work environment. **Work Environment** Work takes place within warehouse settings, either onsite at clients' buildings, at new facilities where clients are relocating, or at the company's headquarters. The role involves a hands-on approach in both indoor and outdoor environments. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southbridge, MA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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 Southbridge,MA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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.