Welder

Aerotek; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Tulsa, OK seeks a skilled Structural Welder to lead shop floor operations on a four-day, day and night shift. You will weld with MIG and Flux Core, read blueprints, fit and prepare materials, and mentor other welders to ensure high-quality fabrication.

This contract-to-hire role offers steady work in a busy shop with a climate-controlled environment, competitive pay up to $35 per hour, and opportunities to advance into leadership as you demonstrate craftsmanship and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience.
• Strong MIG and Flux Core welding skills.
• Experience reading blueprints and weld symbols.
• Leadership or lead welder experience preferred.
• Ability to pass structural weld tests.
• Stable work history and commitment to quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding using MIG and Flux Core processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Fit, layout, and prepare materials for fabrication and welding.
• Lead and support welders on the night shift.
• Troubleshoot welding and production issues to keep projects moving.
• Verify weld quality and ensure work meets specifications.
• Work on a wide variety of custom fabrication and structural projects.

Skills

MIG welding

Flux Core welding

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Weld symbols

Job description

Structural Welder

Day & Night Shift | Monday-Thursday | Up to $35.00/Hr

Are you a skilled Structural Welder looking for an opportunity to earn top pay while leading a team and working on a variety of fabrication projects? We are seeking experienced welders who take pride in their craftsmanship, can read blueprints with confidence, and have strong MIG and Flux Core welding experience.

This is more than just a welding job. You'll play a key role in leading shop floor operations, mentoring other welders, solving production challenges, and ensuring high-quality fabrication work is completed safely and on schedule.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform structural welding using MIG and Flux Core processes

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols

• Fit, layout, and prepare materials for fabrication and welding

• Lead and support welders on the night shift

• Troubleshoot welding and production issues to keep projects moving

• Verify weld quality and ensure work meets specifications

• Work on a wide variety of custom fabrication and structural projects

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of structural welding experience

• Strong MIG and Flux Core welding skills

• Experience fitting, layout, and fabrication

• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols

• Leadership or lead welder experience preferred

• Ability to pass structural weld tests

• Stable work history and commitment to quality craftsmanship

Highly Desired Experience

• TIG Pipe Welding

• Stick Welding

• Sub Arc Welding

• Structural Steel Fabrication

• Shop Leadership or Supervisor Experience

Why This Opportunity?

• Pay up to $35.00/Hr based on experience

• Four-day work week with three-day weekends

• Steady work in a busy fabrication shop

• Opportunity to lead and mentor other welders

• Variety of projects that keep the work challenging and engaging

• Semi-climate-controlled facility

• Career growth for experienced welders looking to take the next step

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 & 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 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

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.