Welder

Aerotek; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k- Retirement- Family Owned

Job summary

Aerotek in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Welder to fabricate and assemble components for custom security solutions used with ammunition and explosives for the US military. You will weld using MIG, Flux core, and TIG welding on mild steel and aluminum, and you will cut and prepare materials with plasma cutters and track torches.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and welding symbols, fitting and aligning parts, finishing welds, and inspecting assemblies to meet stringent safety and quality

Qualifications

• MIG welding on mild steel and aluminum.
• Experience with Flux core welding and Pulse MIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints and symbols.
• Fabrication experience including fitting and assembly of metal components.
• TIG welding on aluminum and other metals.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components for security-related solutions.
• Weld using MIG on mild steel and aluminum.
• Perform Flux core welding and Stick welding as required.
• Perform TIG welding on aluminum and other metals.
• Interpret blueprints and welding symbols to determine material requirements and welds.
• Cut materials with plasma cutters and track torches and prepare for fabrication.
• Fit and position components to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Finish welds and inspect quality to meet standards.

Skills

MIG welding

Flux core welding

Pulse MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprints/welding symbols

Tools

Plasma cutters

Track torches

Grinders

Job description

This role focuses on fabricating and assembling components for custom security solutions used with ammunition and explosives for the US military. You will perform MIG, Stick, Flux core, and TIG welding on mild steel and aluminum, as well as use plasma cutters and track torches to cut and prepare materials for fabrication.

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating and assembling components for custom security solutions used with ammunition and explosives for the US military. You will perform MIG, Stick, Flux core, and TIG welding on mild steel and aluminum, as well as use plasma cutters and track torches to cut and prepare materials for fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble metal components for custom security solutions related to ammunition and explosives.
• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and aluminum, ensuring strong, clean, and consistent welds.
• Perform Flux core welding and Stick welding as required for various projects and materials.
• Perform TIG welding on aluminum and other materials, following precise specifications and weld quality standards.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, including welding symbols, to determine material requirements, weld types, and assembly details.
• Use plasma cutters and track torches to cut and prepare materials according to project specifications.
• Fit and position components accurately prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Grind, clean, and finish welds and surfaces to meet quality and safety standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating welding and cutting equipment.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and positive attitude, contributing to a collaborative, family-oriented team environment.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven MIG welding experience on mild steel and aluminum.
• Hands-on experience with Flux core welding and/or Pulse MIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including welding symbols.
• Practical fabrication experience, including fitting and assembly of metal components.
• TIG welding experience, particularly on aluminum and other metals.
• Experience using grinding tools and torches in a fabrication or welding environment.
• Capability to operate plasma cutters and track torches safely and accurately.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on custom or specialized metal fabrication projects.
• Comfort working with security-related or defense-oriented products.
• Attention to detail in weld quality, fit-up, and finishing work.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work from technical drawings.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper use of PPE and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, family-oriented team where people stay long term, with an average tenure of over 10 years. The schedule offers a four-day work week with opportunities for overtime on Fridays, supporting work-life balance while still providing additional earning potential. The environment encourages stability, collaboration, and pride in craftsmanship.

Work Environment

This position is part of a weekend shift running from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday through Sunday, within a fabrication and welding shop environment. You will work with welding equipment including MIG, TIG, Flux core, and Stick welders, as well as plasma cutters, track torches, grinders, and related tools. The setting is a hands-on, production-focused facility where safety procedures, appropriate personal protective equipment, and practical work attire suitable for welding and fabrication are expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bardstown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

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.

• 401k- Retirement- Family Owned

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bardstown,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail] . Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.