Structural Welder – MIG/Flux‑Core/Stick

Aerotek; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Oxford, AL is seeking a skilled Structural Welder for a contract role in a manufacturing environment. You will read blueprints and fabrication drawings, and perform MIG, flux-core, and stick welding to produce high-quality welds to AWS D1.1 standards.

You will set up parts with jigs, inspect welds for accuracy, and operate welding equipment safely. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a production-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Must have AWS D1.1 certification and structural welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
• Proficient in MIG, Flux-Core and Stick welding processes.
• Strong safety awareness and equipment operation knowledge.
• Experience with measurement tools and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel components to layouts and drawings.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols to determine work requirements.
• Weld using MIG, Flux-Core and Stick processes per AWS D1.1.
• Set up work using jigs and fixtures to fabricate parts.
• Inspect welds for quality and conformance.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely.
• Use measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate forklifts and hand tools to support welding tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Structural welding

MIG welding

Flux-core welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Welding safety

AWS D1.1 cert

Education

AWS D1.1 certification

Tools

Wire welder

Stick welder

Torch

Filler rods

Flux

Hoses

Gas cylinders

Forklift

Measuring tools

Job description

Aerotek in Oxford, AL is seeking a skilled Structural Welder for a contract role in a manufacturing environment. You will read blueprints and fabrication drawings, and perform MIG, flux-core, and stick welding to produce high-quality welds to AWS D1.1 standards.

You will set up parts with jigs, inspect welds for accuracy, and operate welding equipment safely. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a production-focused culture.