1st Shift Fabricator - Pay Up To $35/hr

Aerotek; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO/Vacation

Uniforms Provided

Large Tools Provided

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Fabricator/Welder for the 1st shift (7 AM–3 PM) in Ashland, OH. You will fabricate, modify, repair, and rebuild custom steel and aluminum parts, using MIG and TIG welding to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires precise fitting, layout, and assembly, with a focus on maintaining tight tolerances. This onsite position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a growing, family-friendly company.

Qualifications

• MIG and TIG welding on steel and aluminum.
• Extensive fabrication experience including fitting, layout, cutting, grinding, assembly.
• Design components using shop math and field measurements.
• Troubleshoot and solve fabrication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, repair, and rebuild steel and aluminum components.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on various projects.
• Repair and redesign parts for production equipment.
• Create fabrication layouts and sketches using shop math.
• Measure, cut, fit, grind, assemble, and weld with tight tolerances.
• Operate saws, grinders, plasma cutters, drill presses, and ironworkers.
• Support equipment rebuilds and piping projects.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and improve equipment reliability.
• Interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings to produce custom parts.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Shop math

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Plasma cutter

Saws

Grinder

Drill press

Job description

Fabricator/Welder - 1st Shift - Pay up to $35/hr

Job Description

The Fabricator/Welder will be responsible for fabricating, modifying, repairing, and rebuilding custom steel and aluminum components to support plastic molding and manufacturing operations. This role requires expertise in MIG and TIG welding and the ability to perform tasks such as machinery repairs, tooling, fixtures, structural components, frames, piping, and custom fabrication projects. The position operates on the first shift from 7 AM to 3 PM in Ashland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, repair, and rebuild custom steel and aluminum components.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on steel and aluminum for various projects.
• Repair, redesign, and fabricate replacement parts for production equipment.
• Utilize shop math and practical design concepts to create fabrication layouts and sketches.
• Measure, cut, fit, grind, assemble, and weld components while maintaining tight tolerances.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as saws, grinders, plasma cutters, drill presses, and ironworkers.
• Support equipment rebuilds, machine modifications, framework construction, piping projects, and facility improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and fabrication challenges and develop solutions.
• Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and sketches while creating custom solutions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Inspect completed work for quality, functionality, and dimensional accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Strong MIG and TIG welding experience on steel and aluminum.
• Extensive fabrication experience including fitting, layout, cutting, grinding, assembly, and custom part creation.
• Ability to design and fabricate components using shop math and field measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex fabrication challenges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience repairing, modifying, rebuilding, or reverse-engineering machine parts and equipment components.
• Experience with pipefitting, framework construction, equipment modifications, or custom manufacturing projects.
• Comfortable working in a job-shop style environment.
• Self-motivated craftsman who takes pride in quality workmanship, creativity, and problem-solving.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a laid-back, family-friendly culture with excellent benefits, including healthcare, 401(k), PTO/vacation, and holidays. Join a growing company expanding into a new building within the next two years. Uniforms and large tools are provided, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

Work Environment

Work in a medium-heavy industrial setting with 75 employees, distributed across three shifts, where the environment may be hot. The facility is clean, safe, and organized, and is equipped with cutting-edge rotational molding machines, high-precision injection molding machines, modern CNC routers, and sophisticated measurement systems. The work environment is designed to support innovative solutions and consistent quality in manufacturing processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ashland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $79040.00/yr.

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.

Benefits - Healthcare401(k)Great Culture - laid back and Family FriendlyGrowing - expanding into a new building in next 2 years down the road in ashlandPTO/Vacation and HolidaysUniforms ProvidedLarge Tools Provided

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.