Welder

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Welder Job Description We are seeking skilled welders to operate hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Responsibilities Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations. Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment. Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers. Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter. Preheat workpieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces. Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical calculations based on blueprint information. Position and secure workpieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools. Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments. Essential Skills Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Experience with fabrication and welding techniques. Knowledge of metallurgy and geometry. High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience in welding. Additional Skills & Qualifications Technical School Certificate in welding (desired but not required). Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys. Why Work Here? Join our team to experience working with state-of-the-art equipment in a spacious environment, engaging in a variety of exciting projects daily. Our pay scale is competitive, and you'll have the opportunity to work on unique and cutting-edge projects like rocket components and missiles. Work Environment Work in a fabrication shop that is enclosed but not climate controlled. The environment is typical for a fabrication shop, being rough and tough, yet manageable. Choose between 1st and 2nd shift openings, with opportunities for overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Dress code aligns with the demands of the fabrication shop, ensuring safety and efficiency. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Pulaski, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Pulaski,TN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 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.