Job Title: Welder and Fitter

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Structural Welder to support the repair and refurbishment of large-scale mining equipment. This role involves working on massive mining excavators inside a large, swamp-cooled fabrication bay, performing structural repairs caused by normal wear and tear from heavy equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding repairs on large mining excavators and related heavy equipment.

• Repair cracks, fractures, and worn components resulting from equipment operation.

• Weld a variety of materials, including AR400 abrasion-resistant steel, as well as mild/softer steels.

• Gouge out defective or failed welds as part of repair and rebuild work.

• Utilize fabrication skills daily to fit, modify, and reinforce structural components and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols.

• Maintain quality and accuracy while working on critical structural components.

• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and support teams to coordinate repairs and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a structural welder in heavy equipment, mining, or industrial environments.

• Proficiency welding abrasion-resistant steels (AR400) and mild steel.

• Experience with carbon arc gouging or similar weld removal techniques.

• Strong fabrication skills, including layout, fit-up, and structural reinforcement.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and workmanship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a large bay environment and around oversized equipment.

• Experience with oxy acetylene torch for cutting and heating steel.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive health and welfare package designed to lower out-of-pocket costs, including multiple medical insurance options, prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Benefit from robust retirement contributions with company matching on 401(k) plans, profit sharing, and pension-style plans in certain locations. Employees receive competitive paid time off packages, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave, with varied accrual rates based on tenure and location.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a large industrial bay equipped with swamp cooling. The role involves hands-on, physically demanding tasks on oversized mining machinery. The environment is team-focused, requiring clear communication and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $30.50/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 Mesa,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.