Welder

Aerotek; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Own welding hood

Diverse welding tasks

Job summary

Aerotek in El Cajon, CA is seeking a skilled Welder to perform TIG and MIG welding on assemblies. This on-site role involves reading blueprints, assisting with fit-up and fabrication, and operating hand grinders. The position is four days per week and is contract to hire.

Ideal candidates bring proficiency in TIG/MIG, experience with fixtures, and familiarity with aerospace welding standards and AWS D9.1/D1.6. Stainless steel and inconel experience is a plus, and a welding hood is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in TIG and MIG welding.
• Experience with fixture usage.
• Knowledge of GTAW and GMAW processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace welding standards.
• Understanding of AWS D9.1 and AWS D1.6.
• Ability to work with stainless steel and inconel.

Responsibilities

• Apply TIG/MIG welds on assemblies.
• Assist with fit-up and fabrication according to drawings.
• Operate hand grinders.
• Weld exotic materials, including alloys, inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel.
• Weld different thicknesses of materials, such as .032, .060, .090, .0188.
• Conduct welding using back gaps.
• Set up weld machines, including amperage and weld symbols.
• Document work, including type of rod used and type of weld.
• Identify materials and set them on traveler.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Fixture usage

GTAW

GMAW

Aerospace standards

AWS D9.1

AWS D1.6

Stainless steel

Inconel

Tools

Welding hood

Job description

Welder - El Cajon, CA - Career Opportunity

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder to perform TIG and MIG welding on assemblies. This role involves assisting with fit-up and fabrication tasks, reading blueprints, and operating hand grinders. The position is located on-site in El Cajon, CA and requires working four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Apply TIG/MIG welds on assemblies.

• Assist with fit-up and fabrication according to drawings.

• Operate hand grinders.

• Weld exotic materials, including alloys, inconel, and 300/400 series stainless steel.

• Weld different thicknesses of materials, such as .032, .060, .090, .0188.

• Conduct welding using back gaps.

• Set up weld machines, including amperage and weld symbols.

• Document work, including type of rod used and type of weld.

• Identify materials and set them on traveler.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in TIG and MIG welding.

• Experience with fixture usage.

• Knowledge of GTAW and GMAW processes.

• Familiarity with aerospace welding standards.

• Understanding of AWS D9.1 and AWS D1.6.

• Ability to work with stainless steel and inconel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ownership of a welding hood.

• Willingness to work on assigned jobs inside and outside the welding field.

• Ability to fabricate parts under supervision.

Why Work Here?

• Join a team that values precision and craftsmanship in a dynamic and innovative work environment. Enjoy the opportunity to work with advanced materials and contribute to high-quality projects, while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Work Environment

• The environment is equipped with advanced welding technologies and requires adherence to safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon,CA.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.