Welder

Aerotek; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek in High Ridge, MO seeks a Welder for a first-shift contract-to-hire opportunity. You will MIG weld mild steel and stainless steel according to drawings and specs, set up equipment, and maintain quality.

You will read blueprints, prepare materials, inspect welds, and collaborate with fabrication teams in a production environment. Safety and clean work practices are emphasized.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience on mild steel and stainless.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Setup welding equipment and adjust voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow.
• Inspect welds for quality and conformance to specs.
• Prepare materials: cut, grind, clean, fit components before welding.
• Experience with sheet metal welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel as per drawings and specs.
• Set up and operate welding equipment; adjust voltage, wire feed speed, gas flow.
• Read blueprints, work orders and fabrication drawings to plan tasks.
• Inspect welds to ensure quality and conformance to standards.
• Prepare materials: cut, grind, clean, fit components before welding.
• Collaborate with team to meet project timelines and quality goals.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding (occasional)

Blueprint interpretation

Welding equipment setup

Quality inspection

Material preparation

Weld symbols

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on performing MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel in accordance with detailed engineering drawings and specifications. You set up and operate welding equipment, adjust key parameters, and ensure all welds meet strict quality standards and customer requirements. The position also involves reading and interpreting blueprints and fabrication drawings, preparing materials, and occasionally working on sheet metal assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel materials in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, including adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow rates to achieve proper weld quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings to plan and execute welding tasks accurately.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they conform to internal quality standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, cleaning, and fitting components prior to weld operations.
• Perform occasional welding and fabrication work on sheet metal assemblies as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members in fabrication and production to meet project timelines and quality goals.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with MIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel.
• Ability to perform occasional TIG welding when required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Skill in setting up and operating welding equipment, including adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and gas flow rates.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting welds for conformance to quality standards and customer specifications.
• Competence in material preparation, including cutting, grinding, cleaning, and fitting components prior to welding.
• Understanding of basic fabrication practices and weld symbols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal welding and fabrication.
• experience in working on HVAC-related systems or similar industrial products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fabrication team in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust welding parameters to address fit-up or quality issues.
• Commitment to following safety guidelines and maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that has recently secured significant new business, creating strong long-term project stability and opportunities for advancement. This role offers an excellent chance to get a foot in the door with a team that builds complex HVAC systems for demanding applications such as naval and nuclear submarine environments, giving you exposure to high-spec, mission-critical fabrication work. You work in an environment that values skill development, craftsmanship, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, technically challenging projects.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role, working 5:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with an additional 8-hour shift every other Friday. The facility is non-climate-controlled, so you work in typical industrial shop conditions around welding and fabrication equipment. You operate MIG and occasional TIG welding machines, handle mild steel, stainless steel, and sheet metal components, and collaborate closely with other welders and fabricators in a production-oriented environment. Appropriate workwear suitable for an industrial welding shop is expected to ensure safety and comfort.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of High Ridge, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 High Ridge,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.