Structural Steel Welder

Aerotek; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with tenure

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Shift differential

Job summary

Aerotek's York, PA welding team is hiring an experienced Structural Steel Welder for a 1st shift position in a heavy fabrication shop. You will weld structural steel components using flux-core processes, read blueprints, perform fit-up, and place welds to exact specifications in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities include operating overhead cranes and fabricating tools safely, inspecting welds, and maintaining a clean, organized shop.

Qualifications

• Structural steel welding experience with flux-core processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Experience using fabrication tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel components using flux-core welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Perform fit-up, layout, and weld placement to specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes and fabrication equipment safely.
• Use grinders, air arc gougers, magnetic drills, and related shop tools.
• Inspect completed welds and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Flux-core welding

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Fabrication tools usage

Team collaboration

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Grinders

Air arc gouger

Job description

Job Description

Structural Steel Welder

1st Shift | Steel Fabrication Shop

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Welder to join our fabrication team. This role focuses on welding and fabricating structural steel components using flux-core welding processes while ensuring all work meets quality, safety, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel components using flux-core welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Perform fit-up, layout, and weld placement to specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes and fabrication equipment safely.
• Use grinders, air arc gougers, magnetic drills, and related shop tools.
• Inspect completed welds and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay: $25-$35/hr based on experience

Qualifications

• Structural steel welding experience with flux-core processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Experience using fabrication tools and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Stable workload supported by long-term contracts.
• PTO that increases with tenure.
• Competitive 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization.
• Shift differential available when applicable.

Work Environment

Heavy industrial steel fabrication shop with overhead cranes, welding stations, and fabrication equipment. Steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and basic personal welding tools are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of York, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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):
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