**Job Title: Welder Foreman** **Job Description** The Welder Foreman is responsible for overseeing welders both at the headquarters and onsite at various manufacturing facilities. This role involves establishing plans and executing projects efficiently. The company is contracted to handle the breakdown, transport, and installation of equipment when a distribution center or manufacturing plant relocates. **Responsibilities** + Lead a team of welders in various facilities. + Establish and execute project plans effectively. + Coordinate the breakdown, transport, and installation of equipment. + Ensure proper tooling and safety protocols are followed. + Set up the team for daily operations. **Essential Skills** + Leadership experience managing 4 or more people for over 3 years. + 3 years of experience in metal fabrication and welding. + Proficiency in welding techniques such as Mig, Stick, Tig, and Flux core. + Strong understanding of rigging, material handling, and structural steel. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with stainless steel and production welding. + Strong organizational skills for handling billing and material ordering. + Capability to manage safety protocols and tool management. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a robust 401(k) plan with a company match, a strong bonus program based on company performance, and a family-oriented work culture. Employees are valued beyond numbers, with opportunities for pay raises based on performance. Experience a supportive environment with company events such as cookouts. **Work Environment** The Welder Foreman will lead a team of 4 to 7 members, taking charge of shop operations. This position involves ensuring the proper setup of teams for daily activities and maintaining safety standards. The work environment is collaborative, with opportunities for participating in company events and a supportive team culture. **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 $33.00 - $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 1, 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.