Entry Level Welder

Aerotek; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an entry level welder in Appleton, WI. The role involves assisting with a range of shop projects, operating fabrication machinery, MIG welding, grinding welds, assembling products, and helping with overhead crane operations as needed.

This is a great entry point for a career in metal fabrication with opportunities to advance to certified welder. Responsibilities include following blueprints, welding small parts, operating drills and CNC lasers, and using various hand and power

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication or related trades preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and written instructions.
• Comfortable using a tape measure and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and written instructions.
• MIG weld small projects into place.
• Operate drill presses, saws, and CNC lasers.
• Use a variety of hand, air, and power tools.
• Debur and finish metal parts.

Skills

Construction experience

Mechanic background

Assembly experience

Metal fabrication

Job description

Job Title: Entry Level Welder

Job Description

In this position you will be assisting with a variety of projects throughout the shop including operating fabrication machinery, using MIG welders to tack weld projects, grinding welds, assisting with assembling products, and much more. In addition to this, you could be asked to assist with using overhead cranes to move materials throughout the shop.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the metal fabrication trade, and eventually become a certified welder

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and written instructions


• MIG weld small projects into place


• Operate drill presses, saws, and CNC Lasers


• Use a variety of hand, air, and power tools


• Debur and finish metal parts

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in construction, mechanic, assembly, or metal fabrication preferred


• Comfortable using a tape measure


• Comfortable using hand and power tools

Why Work Here?

Why work here? The company offers the stability and expertise of a well-established metal fabrication shop with decades of experience serving diverse industries. You join a team that values quality workmanship, reliable service, and on-time delivery, providing opportunities to build practical fabrication skills and grow your mechanical capabilities in a supportive environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.50/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Appleton,WI.

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.