Fabricator

Aerotek; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join a small shop in Saint Paul, MN. The role blends MIG and TIG welding on carbon and stainless steel, reading blueprints, and fabricating custom components from raw materials.

Candidates should perform diverse welds, operate a range of fabrication equipment, and develop flat patterns for intricate parts. The environment is hands-on and team-oriented, with emphasis on precision and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience MIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel (16- to 10-gauge).
• Experience TIG welding on stainless steel (16- to 10-gauge).
• Strong blueprint reading and interpreting shop drawings.
• Proficient with fabrication equipment (press brake, shear, saw, rollers).
• Ability to lay out and develop flat patterns for complex parts.
• Experience in custom fabrication rather than repetitive welding.
• Capable of independent problem solving on fabrication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform ~65% MIG welding on carbon and stainless steel (16- to 10-gauge).
• Do ~35% TIG welding on stainless steel (16- to 10-gauge).
• Weld fillets, pipes, structural joints, and custom applications.
• Read from blueprints and troubleshoot design errors.
• Fabricate custom components from raw materials.
• Operate fabrication equipment: press brake, shear, saw, rollers.
• Cut, bend, roll, stretch, and form materials per spec.
• Lay out and develop flat patterns for complex transitions.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Operate fabrication equipment

Layout & flat patterns

Custom fabrication

Independent work

Tools

Press brake

Shear

Saw

Rollers

Job description

Job Title: Fabricator/Welder Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Fabricator/Welder with strong fabrication and blueprint-reading abilities. This role involves a diverse mix of welding and metal fabrication work focused primarily on custom-built equipment for tanks, water testing systems, and other specialty industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Perform approximately 65% MIG welding on carbon steel and stainless steel with material thickness ranging from 16-gauge to 10-gauge.
• Execute approximately 35% TIG welding on stainless steel with material thickness ranging from 16-gauge to 10-gauge.
• Perform a variety of welds including fillet welds, pipe welding, structural welds, and custom weld applications.
• Work from blueprints and drawings, troubleshooting and adapting when design or blueprint errors are identified.
• Fabricate custom components and assemblies from raw materials.
• Operate fabrication equipment including press brake, shear, saw, and rollers.
• Cut, bend, roll, stretch, and form materials to specification.
• Lay out and develop flat patterns for fabrication projects, creating complex transitions and formed parts as required.

Essential Skills

• MIG welding experience with carbon steel and stainless steel.
• TIG welding experience on stainless steel.
• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Proficiency in operating fabrication equipment such as press brake, shear, saw, and rollers.
• Ability to perform layout work and develop flat patterns.
• Experience with custom fabrication rather than repetitive production welding.
• Ability to work independently and solve fabrication challenges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum welding using both MIG and TIG processes is preferred.
• Think on your feet type of welder, comfortable and eager to work in a custom environment.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a 401k plan and full health benefits, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a blue-collar environment within a small shop of 10 people, where collaboration and precision are key.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 & 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.