Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking skilled MIG welders to join our expanding production team. Specializing in the manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, we serve multiple industries including electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance. With a recent expansion, we are experiencing over a 50% production increase, and we need talented individuals to contribute to our growth.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to determine sequence and methods of assembling components.
• Read and interpret work orders accurately.
• Utilize basic hand tools such as tape measurer and specialty tools, and operate all equipment within the work area.
• Perform rework as required to ensure quality standards.
• Support production initiatives, including participation in RCI events.
• Cross-train and move to other work areas as needed to support production needs.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material using shop math and layout techniques.
• Perform MIG welding using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.
• Inspect assembly/components for conformance to specifications.
• Trim, file, grind, sand, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools.
• Train new and current associates as required.
• Follow established safety, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.
• Keep accurate daily time records.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform fabrication, Tig welding, and work with stainless steel.
• experience with structural and FluxCore welding.
• AWS D.1.1 weld certification required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read, write, and comprehend necessary.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational training is desired.
• Knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
• Flexibility to cross-train and support various production needs.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement 401(k) program, paid vacation and holidays, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, employees can take advantage of life insurance, disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards program, and a variety of employee assistance programs. We also support community engagement with grants for volunteers, charitable gift matching, and recognition awards.

Work Environment

Our manufacturing and production environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, offering a challenging yet rewarding work experience. The facility is not climate-controlled, and employees are expected to adhere to a dress code consisting of plain colored T-shirts, jeans, and steel-toed footwear. We have multiple shifts available, with first shift running from 6:30am to 3:00pm and second shift from 3:15pm to 11:45pm. Some shifts may require overtime work before or after regular hours, including Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Daleville, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.59 – $25.09/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 Daleville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.

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