Welder

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Welder in Reading, England. Candidates must have MIG welding experience and the ability to read blueprints. This role offers a supportive environment with good benefits, including medical and retirement plans, working in a foundry with varied tasks. The pay range is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience is required.
• TIG welding experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of welding various materials is essential.

Responsibilities

• Use hand or power/pneumatic tools for fabricating and finishing processes.
• Perform MIG welding on various materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical skills in all tasks.
• Flexibly move around and perform different tasks within the shop.

Skills

MIG welding

Ability to read blueprints

Strong mechanical skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Welder. This role involves working within the Weld Department, utilizing various hand or power/pneumatic tools for fabricating and finishing processes. MIG welding experience is required, and TIG welding experience is advantageous. A strong understanding of welding various materials is essential.

Responsibilities

• Use hand or power/pneumatic tools for fabricating and finishing processes.
• Perform MIG welding on various materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical skills in all tasks.
• Flexibly move around and perform different tasks within the shop.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in MIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong mechanical skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG welding experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of welding various types of materials.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that has recently expanded into a larger facility, showcasing robust growth and strong future projections. Benefit from a supportive work environment with good benefits. Enjoy flexibility in your role with the ability to perform diverse tasks. Benefit from annual performance reviews, vacation time that increases after your second full year, and a 401K with a 3% contribution.

Work Environment

Work in a foundry environment, specifically a larger metal shop located in Reading. The work hours are from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or from 3:00 pm to 1:30 am.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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
• 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 Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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 , , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.