Welder

Aerotek; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

PTO/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Welder to perform a wide range of welding and fabrication tasks using wire and stick welding equipment, reading layouts and drawings to build and rework steel components in a manufacturing setting.

This fully onsite contract-to-hire role pays $32.00–$34.00 per hour, with benefits eligibility and weekly pay; training provided, safety standards followed, and opportunities to work on diverse multi-component assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties using wire welders and stick welders to produce high-quality welds on steel components.
• Weld steel components in accordance with layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Set up work areas, including preparing and positioning materials using jigs, fixtures, or hand layouts.
• Lay out work accurately to fabricate new parts and rework or repair finished products as needed.
• Assist in the fabrication and welding of multi-component parts, ensuring proper fit-up and alignment.
• Use structural steel welding techniques, including flux core processes, to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret welding symbols, diagrams, blueprints, and other instructional materials to determine welding requirements.
• Select and use appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and settings based on material and job specifications.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and gas cylinders safely and effectively.
• Work with various hand tools to prepare, fit, and finish components for welding and fabrication.
• Operate an industrial powered fork truck to move materials, components, and finished products as required.
• Follow established safety procedures, best practices, and quality standards throughout all welding and fabrication activities.

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

This role performs a wide range of welding and fabrication tasks using wire and stick welding equipment to produce and rework steel components according to detailed specifications. You will interpret layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and verbal instructions to set up, lay out, and weld multi-component parts in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties using wire welders and stick welders to produce high-quality welds on steel components.
• Weld steel components in accordance with layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Set up work areas, including preparing and positioning materials using jigs, fixtures, or hand layouts.
• Lay out work accurately to fabricate new parts and rework or repair finished products as needed.
• Assist in the fabrication and welding of multi-component parts, ensuring proper fit-up and alignment.
• Use structural steel welding techniques, including flux core processes, to meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret welding symbols, diagrams, blueprints, and other instructional materials to determine welding requirements.
• Select and use appropriate welding equipment, consumables, and settings based on material and job specifications.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment such as torches, torch tips, filler rods, flux, hoses, valves, and gas cylinders safely and effectively.
• Work with various hand tools to prepare, fit, and finish components for welding and fabrication.
• Operate an industrial powered fork truck to move materials, components, and finished products as required.
• Follow established safety procedures, best practices, and quality standards throughout all welding and fabrication activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $34.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Tuscaloosa,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.