Code Welder

Aerotek; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life

401(k) with company match

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aerotek in Lockport, NY is hiring a Welder for 1st shift to support custom fabrication projects. Expect MIG/TIG welding, read blueprints, and inspect welds in a clean, on-site facility. Compensation is $30-$35 per hour with overtime opportunities as the company grows.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of welding experience, strong MIG/TIG skills, and blueprint-reading ability. This permanent, onsite role offers growth potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years welding experience.
• Strong MIG and/or TIG welding skills.
• Blueprint reading experience required.
• Fabrication and fitting experience preferred.
• Pride in quality workmanship is essential.
• Pulse, Flux Core, pipe welding, or stainless experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• MIG, TIG, Pulse & Flux Core welding.
• Fabricate carbon steel and stainless steel components.
• Fit, cut, assemble, and weld custom equipment.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Inspect welds and ensure quality standards.
• Work on unique projects for data center and industrial customers.

Skills

2+ years welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication & fitting

Quality workmanship

Pulse & Flux Core

Stainless experience (plus)

Job description

Welder - Niagara Falls / Lockport, NY

$30-$35/hr

1st Shift | Monday-Friday

Overtime Available

Growing Company Doubling in Size

Looking for more than the same repetitive welding work? Join a rapidly growing company where employees are valued, compensation is regularly reviewed, and you'll work on custom fabrication projects that keep the job challenging and rewarding.

What You'll Do

• MIG, TIG, Pulse & Flux Core welding
• Fabricate carbon steel and stainless steel components
• Fit, cut, assemble, and weld custom equipment
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings
• Inspect welds and ensure quality standards
• Work on unique projects for data center and industrial customers

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of welding experience
• Strong MIG and/or TIG welding skills
• Blueprint reading experience
• Fabrication and fitting experience
• Pride in quality workmanship
• Pulse, Flux Core, pipe welding, or stainless experience is a plus

Why Join?

$30-$35/hr based on experience

1st shift schedule + overtime available

Growing business with major expansion plans

Regular compensation reviews and opportunities for raises

Employees are valued and recognized for their contributions

Custom fabrication projects, not repetitive production work

Expand your welding and fabrication skills

Clean, heated, well-ventilated facility

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lockport, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 & 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,NY.

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.

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.