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Aerotek
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$47,100 / year median in the U.S.
+1% projected growth
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Welder Job Description This role performs a wide range of welding and fabrication tasks using wire and stick welding equipment to produce and rework steel components according to detailed specifications. You will interpret layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and verbal instructions to set up, lay out, and weld multi-component parts in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Perform welding duties using wire welders and stick welders to produce high-quality welds on steel components. Weld steel components in accordance with layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and verbal instructions. Set up work areas, including preparing and positioning materials using jigs, fixtures, or hand layouts. Lay out work accurately to fabricate new parts and rework or repair finished products as needed. Assist in the fabrication and welding of multi-component parts, ensuring proper fit-up and alignment. Use structural steel welding techniques, including flux core processes, to meet project specifications and quality standards. Read and interpret welding symbols, diagrams, blueprints, and other instructional materials to determine welding requirements. Select and use appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and settings based on material and job specifications. Operate and maintain welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and gas cylinders safely and effectively. Work with various hand tools to prepare, fit, and finish components for welding and fabrication. Operate an industrial powered fork truck to move materials, components, and finished products as required. Follow established safety procedures, best practices, and quality standards throughout all welding and fabrication activities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $34.00/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 Birmingham,AL.