1st/2nd Shift Welder $25-29/hour

Aerotek; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Topeka, KS is seeking a Welder for 1st/2nd shift to perform MIG welding and fabrication in a dynamic machine shop environment. This permanent, onsite role offers growth opportunities and competitive pay.

The position requires reading blueprints and work orders, setting up welding tasks, and delivering high-quality workmanship with attention to detail. Overtime and occasional Friday work are possible.

Qualifications

• Proficient MIG welding skills in a production or machine shop environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret part drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
• Strong fabrication skills with attention to detail on both routine and intricate projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on a variety of parts and assemblies in a machine shop environment.
• Read and interpret work orders and blueprints to determine job requirements, specifications, and sequence of operations.
• Set up work, including preparing materials, equipment, and work area for welding and fabrication tasks.
• Complete routine and complex welding and fabrication projects with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Job description

Job Title: Welder 1st/2nd Shift $25-29/hour based on expeirence

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6AM-3:30PM OR 2:30PM-12:30AM (occasional OT on Fridays)

Job Description

This 1st/2nd shift welder position in a machine shop focuses on MIG welding and fabrication work, ranging from routine tasks to intricate projects. You work from blueprints and work orders, contribute to general labor activities, and support team members with materials and parts handling, all while maintaining a high level of detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on a variety of parts and assemblies in a machine shop environment.

• Read and interpret work orders and blueprints to determine job requirements, specifications, and sequence of operations.

• Set up work, including preparing materials, equipment, and work area for welding and fabrication tasks.

• Complete routine and complex welding and fabrication projects with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.

Essential Skills

• Proficient MIG welding skills in a production or machine shop environment.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret part drawings, blueprints, and work orders.

• Strong fabrication skills with attention to detail on both routine and intricate projects.

Why Work Here?

You join a workplace that values growth, continuous improvement, and integrity. Team members support one another, and there are opportunities to develop your skills and advance over time. The culture emphasis respect, teachability, and a commitment to doing quality work, making it a great place to build a long-term career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop setting on 1st and 2nd shift, with frequent exposure to extreme cold and heat, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level is moderate to high, and you work closely with team members in a respectful, collaborative atmosphere. The schedule requires flexibility, with overtime and weekend work as needed. You wear required PPE appropriate to the tasks being performed to ensure safety throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Topeka, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Topeka,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.