Entry Level Welder - 2nd Shift

Aerotek; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free benefits

10 paid holidays

Annual safety shoe stipend

401(k) with company match

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

Career growth opportunities

Pay increase after contract completion

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking dependable and motivated Welders to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate metal fabrication equipment, perform spot welding, read blueprints, and handle materials throughout the production process.

This is an excellent long-term opportunity with room for advancement, competitive benefits, and multiple shifts available, including 2nd shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM in Jacksonville, FL. This onsite role emphasizes safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Spot welding in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience reading blueprints and interpreting work orders.
• Strong measurement and tape measure skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal fabrication machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform spot welding to defined quality and production standards.
• Read blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Use a tape measure to verify dimensions and quality.
• Load/unload fabrication and welding equipment manually.
• Stage and prep raw materials for production.
• Follow production processes to meet daily output goals.
• Inspect completed work for specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments.

Skills

Spot welding

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Measurement skills

Machinery operation

Safety compliance

Job description

Welder

Pay: $19.80 an hour to start - pay bump of $1.00 to $1.50 after 90 days

Schedule: Full-Time | 2nd

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Location: Jacksonville, FL 32226

Job Overview

We are seeking dependable and motivated Welders to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will work within a metal fabrication department operating fabrication equipment, performing spot welding, reading blueprints, and handling materials throughout the production process. This is an excellent long-term opportunity with room for advancement, competitive benefits, and multiple shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal fabrication machinery safely and efficiently in a manufacturing environment.

• Perform spot welding on metal components according to quality and production standards.

• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings.

• Use a tape measure accurately to verify dimensions and ensure quality requirements are met.

• Load and unload fabrication and welding equipment manually.

• Stage, organize, and prepare raw materials for production.

• Follow established production processes to meet daily output goals.

• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support production needs.

• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

Required Qualifications

• Previous spot welding experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Experience working in metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Strong tape measure and measurement skills.

• Experience operating fabrication machinery.

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks while maintaining quality standards.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire

• FREE employee benefits

• 10 paid holidays

• Annual safety shoe stipend

• 401(k) with company match

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Pay increase after contract completion

Why Join Us?

This is a long-term opportunity with a stable manufacturing company that invests in its employees. If you're looking for competitive pay, advancement opportunities, and a team-oriented work environment, we want to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 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 & 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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 2026.

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.