Lead Night Shift Welder

Aerotek; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Lead Night Shift Welder to manage welding operations on the night shift in Tulsa, OK. This full-time role combines hands-on welding with team leadership, guiding welders on the floor and ensuring high-quality, on-time results across projects in a busy job shop.

Responsibilities include supervising welders, performing MIG, flux core, and TIG welding as needed, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards while keeping production moving through the night.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience using MIG and flux core processes.
• Experience reading blueprints and weld symbols to verify fabrication.
• Supervisory or lead experience on a welding team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily welding operations on the night shift and serve as the primary point of contact for welding-related tasks.
• Oversee a team of welders, ensuring correct welds and adherence to procedures.
• Provide hands-on support on the shop floor for setups, techniques, and troubleshooting.
• Perform structural welding using MIG and flux core processes as required by projects.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinate workflow to keep production on schedule and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and promote safe practices among the team.

Skills

Structural welding

Leadership on shop floor

Welding procedure adherence

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Education

Welding certification / equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

Flux core welding

TIG welding

Job description

Job Title: Lead Night Shift Welder Job Description

This full-time Lead Night Shift Welder role is based in a busy job shop environment and combines hands‑on welding with leadership responsibilities. You oversee welding projects, guide and support welders on the floor, and ensure high-quality work is completed safely and on schedule. You take charge of daily welding operations, solve technical and production issues, and keep jobs moving efficiently during the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily welding operations on the night shift and serve as the primary point of contact for welding-related tasks.

• Oversee a team of welders, ensuring they perform correct welds and follow established procedures and quality standards.

• Provide hands‑on support on the shop floor, assisting welders with setups, techniques, and troubleshooting.

• Perform structural welding using MIG and flux core processes based on project requirements.

• Perform TIG welding and other processes as needed for specific jobs and materials.

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.

• Verify that all welds meet project specifications, codes, and internal quality expectations.

• Coordinate workflow on assigned projects to keep production on schedule and minimize downtime.

• Assist with fitting and layout work to prepare components for welding according to drawings.

• Participate in and successfully complete required weld tests, including plate and pipe tests, to qualify for assigned work.

• Maintain a safe, organized work area and promote safe work practices among the welding team.

• Collaborate with other shop personnel to resolve issues that may impact quality, schedule, or productivity.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of structural welding experience using MIG and flux core processes.

• Proficiency in structural welding on carbon plate, including fillet and groove welds.

• Ability to perform and pass weld tests such as 1G T-plate MIG and flux, and 2G open root bevel plate using MIG and flux on carbon plate.

• Strong fitting experience, including layout and preparation of components for welding.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols accurately.

• Experience working in a job shop environment with varied projects and materials.

• Capability to provide welding oversight, including guiding welders on setups and techniques.

• Comfort working in a leadership capacity on the shop floor, taking charge and keeping production moving.

• Possession of two valid forms of identification.

• Demonstrated stable work history with at least 1 year of experience at each previous employer.

• Willingness and ability to work the night shift schedule of Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:45 a.m.

• Willingness to complete training and work on nights during the training period.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TIG pipe welding experience, particularly on 2-inch Schedule 80 pipe, with the ability to pass a 6G pipe test using TIG.

• Previous supervisor or lead experience overseeing a welding team.

• Submerged arc (Sub Arc) welding experience.

• Stick welding experience.

• Experience with general fabrication work, including cutting, fitting, and assembly.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to address welding and production issues quickly.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality welds and assemblies.

Why Work Here?

You join a busy job shop environment that offers steady, hands‑on work with a wide variety of projects, giving you the opportunity to continuously sharpen and expand your welding skills. The role provides meaningful leadership responsibilities, allowing you to mentor other welders and influence daily operations in a tangible way. You work a consistent night shift schedule, which can support work‑life balance for those who prefer evenings and nights, and you have the chance to earn higher compensation by bringing advanced skills such as TIG pipe welding, supervisory experience, or Sub Arc capabilities.

Work Environment

The position is based in a busy job shop that operates on a night shift schedule from Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. The facility is semi climate controlled, offering a more comfortable environment than a fully open shop while still reflecting the realities of industrial welding work. You work with a variety of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, flux core, and potentially Sub Arc and stick, on structural and pipe applications. The environment is hands‑on and production‑driven, with multiple projects and changing priorities that require flexibility and focus. Standard industrial safety practices apply, and appropriate work attire and protective equipment are expected to ensure a safe and professional shop setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

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.