Welder

Aerotek; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Welder for its Clearwater, FL fabrication team. The role focuses on fitting, welding, and cleaning welds to produce quality components per engineering drawings and specs.

You will work with TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel and carbon steel, assemble parts into larger structures, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• TIG welding experience with stainless steel required.
• Reading blueprints and drawings is essential.
• Fabrication with sheet metal, pipe and tube components.

Responsibilities

• Fit, weld, and clean welds on fabricated components according to drawings.
• Use TIG and MIG welding to fabricate components from stainless and carbon steel.
• Assemble components into larger structures with proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Inspect finished workpieces for conformance to standards and adjust as needed.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot welding equipment.

Skills

Welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Stainless steel

Measuring tools

Tools ownership

Tools

MIG welding machine

TIG welding machine

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on fitting, welding, and cleaning welds to produce high-quality fabricated components and assemblies. You will utilize a range of welding techniques to build parts according to engineering drawings and specifications, assemble them into larger structures, and ensure all work meets established quality standards. The position involves working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, maintaining welding equipment, and documenting work performed and materials used.

Responsibilities

• Fit, weld, and clean welds on small and larger fabricated components to meet engineering drawings and specifications.
• Utilize TIG and MIG welding techniques to fabricate components from stainless steel and carbon steel materials.
• Assemble fabricated components into larger structures, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and structural integrity.
• Inspect finished workpieces to verify conformance to quality and production standards, making necessary adjustments as required.
• Perform regular maintenance and basic troubleshooting on welding equipment to ensure optimal functioning and minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to plan and execute welding and fabrication tasks accurately.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to address production requirements and resolve fabrication-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and any quality control measures implemented.
• Handle small parts and standard assembly work using the same machine setup, as well as volume assembly involving multiple machine processing.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures to verify dimensions and tolerances throughout the fabrication process.
• Operate within a production environment, meeting deadlines and output expectations while maintaining high quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and best practices while working with welding equipment and within the fabrication facility.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of working experience in welding and fabrication.
• TIG welding experience, including work with stainless steel materials, is required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on fabrication experience, including working with sheet metal, pipe, and tube components.
• Ability to work with stainless steel materials from 18 gauge up to 1/4 inch thick.
• Experience using MIG welding techniques is highly preferred.
• Capability to perform production welding and fabrication with consistent quality and efficiency.
• Competence in using tape measures and other basic measuring tools for precise fabrication work.
• Ownership of basic tools and welding gear, or ability to obtain them within 30 days of hire.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with flux core welding processes.
• Recent experience in working with both stainless steel and carbon steel materials.
• Ability to perform blueprint reading in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfort working on small parts, standard assembly, and volume assembly operations.
• Experience in non-structural welding applications; structural-only backgrounds may be less aligned with this role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Good record-keeping habits for documenting work performed, materials used, and quality control measures.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a work-focused yet laid-back culture with minimal micromanagement, allowing them to take ownership of their work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday with no weekend work, offering consistent time off. Team members receive annual credit toward proper safety shoes and access to medical, dental, and vision coverage through well-known providers. Paid time off begins after the first two months and is prorated for the remainder of the year, with increased PTO in subsequent years, supporting long-term stability and personal time away from work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a 55,000-square-foot, open-bay fabrication facility that is not air-conditioned and uses large fans to improve air circulation. Work takes place in a production-oriented environment with welding and fabrication equipment, including TIG and MIG machines, and standard measuring tools. The schedule follows a Monday through Thursday workweek with no weekend shifts, supporting predictable hours. Employees are expected to use appropriate safety footwear and personal welding gear while working in the shop.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 & 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 Clearwater,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.