Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, custom fabrication shop, performing primarily TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel, along with MIG and wire feed welding on a variety of materials. You will fabricate custom components based on customer specifications, working with tubing and thicker sheet metal, and contribute to a wide range of projects from small fixtures to larger enclosures.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel components.

• Carry out MIG and wire feed welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials as required.

• Weld primarily on tubing and thicker material, including sheet metal up to approximately 1/20th of an inch thick.

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld prints, and weld symbols to complete custom fabrication projects accurately.

• Fabricate custom parts and assemblies according to customer specifications in a job shop environment, rather than a production line.

• Work with sheet metal fabrication processes, including operating or supporting equipment such as punch presses, lasers, turrets, and brakes as needed.

• Use grinding and finishing tools to prepare and finish welds to meet quality and aesthetic standards.

• Collaborate with a small, tight-knit team to plan and execute custom projects from start to finish.

• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in clean, safe, and optimal working condition.

• Adapt to a wide variety of custom jobs, from smaller items like stands and holders to larger fabrications such as boxes and shells for equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in MIG and TIG welding or equivalent formal welding education.

• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld prints, and weld symbols for custom fabrication work.

• Experience welding on tubing and sheet metal, including thicker material up to approximately 1/20th of an inch.

• Hands-on experience with stainless steel welding and fabrication.

• Competence in grinding and basic finishing of welds.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, precise welds.

• Ability to thrive in a custom, non-production job shop environment where projects vary frequently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication processes, including working with punch presses, lasers, turrets, and brakes.

• Familiarity with laser operation and sheet metal fabrication equipment.

• Background in a job shop or custom fabrication setting.

• Technical training or schooling in welding or metal fabrication.

• Desire to work on a wide variety of custom projects and learn new fabrication techniques.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively in a small shop environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a brand-new, state-of-the-art sheet metal fabrication shop that invests in modern equipment and a clean, climate-controlled environment. The team offers full benefits, including 401(k), health, dental, and vision coverage, supporting both your present and future well-being. You will work with brand-new machines in a small, tight-knit shop where colleagues take pride in their craft and genuinely enjoy the work they do, creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

Work Environment

The role is based in a 30,000-square-foot, brand-new, state-of-the-art sheet metal fabrication facility. The shop is climate controlled, providing a comfortable working environment year-round. The team is small, with around ten people on the floor, fostering a close-knit, collaborative culture where many employees are passionate about their work. You will work in new welding bays equipped with modern wire feed welding machines and up-to-date fabrication equipment throughout the facility. This is a job shop, not a production line, so the work is highly customized and varies based on customer needs, ranging from small stands and fixtures to larger boxes and shells for equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.