Welder And Fabricator

Aerotek; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Paid lunch

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Welder and Fabricator in Tolleson, AZ, to fabricate skid steers and assemble data center modules in a busy shop. You will read blueprints, lay out, fit parts, and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using flux core, dual shield, and TIG processes.

Responsibilities include heavy structural welding, precise fit-up, press brake operation, and strict quality checks in a fully onsite environment. This contract-to-hire role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fabrication and welding in a production or structural environment.
• Strong proficiency in flux core and dual shield welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Hands‑on experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate skid steers for large projects, ensuring structural integrity and high-quality workmanship.
• Weld and assemble data center modules according to specifications and project requirements.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and technical documents to determine layout, measurements, and welding requirements.
• Perform heavy structural welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural aluminum components.
• Execute high-strength welds using flux core and dual shield processes to meet critical performance standards.
• Perform precision heavy-gauge welding for critical equipment, maintaining tight tolerances and consistent quality.
• Use TIG welding techniques where required for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum applications.
• Measure, mark, and verify dimensions using a tape measure and other measuring tools to ensure accurate fit-up and assembly.
• Fit and assemble parts and subassemblies prior to welding, ensuring proper alignment and fit.
• Operate and adjust a press brake for forming and shaping metal components as needed.
• Inspect welds and fabricated assemblies for defects and compliance with quality standards, making corrections when necessary.
• Follow shop safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Fabrication welding experience

Flux core welding

Dual shield welding

Blueprint reading

Welding carbon steel

Welding stainless steel

Welding aluminum

Measurement & layout

Fit and assembly

TIG welding

Job description

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating skid steers for large-scale projects and assembling data center modules using a variety of welding processes and materials. You will interpret blueprints, fit and assemble components, and perform high-quality welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in a busy fabrication shop.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate skid steers for large projects, ensuring structural integrity and high-quality workmanship.

• Weld and assemble data center modules according to specifications and project requirements.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and technical documents to determine layout, measurements, and welding requirements.

• Perform heavy structural welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural aluminum components.

• Execute high-strength welds using flux core and dual shield processes to meet critical performance standards.

• Perform precision heavy-gauge welding for critical equipment, maintaining tight tolerances and consistent quality.

• Use TIG welding techniques where required for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum applications.

• Measure, mark, and verify dimensions using a tape measure and other measuring tools to ensure accurate fit-up and assembly.

• Fit and assemble parts and subassemblies prior to welding, ensuring proper alignment and fit.

• Operate and adjust a press brake for forming and shaping metal components as needed.

• Inspect welds and fabricated assemblies for defects and compliance with quality standards, making corrections when necessary.

• Follow shop safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in fabrication and welding in a production or structural environment.

• Strong proficiency in flux core and dual shield welding processes.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.

• Hands‑on experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Skill in fitting and assembly of metal components prior to welding.

• Proficiency using a tape measure and other basic measuring tools with high accuracy.

• Experience performing heavy structural welding.

• Ability to perform high‑strength welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural aluminum.

• Capability to perform precision heavy‑gauge welding for critical equipment.

• Familiarity with TIG welding techniques.

• Experience operating or working with a press brake.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Back ground in heavy structural welding projects.

• Experience working with critical equipment that requires precision heavy‑gauge welding.

• Ability to work from minimal supervision while following detailed instructions and specifications.

• Strong problem‑solving skills for addressing fit‑up and fabrication challenges.

• Commitment to safety practices in a weld shop environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive team environment where collaboration and camaraderie are part of the daily routine, including fresh breakfast served on the shop floor each day. Enjoy a consistent schedule with a paid lunch Monday through Thursday, allowing you to plan your time and maintain a healthy work‑life balance in a stable, hands‑on setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large weld shop that uses swamp cooling to help maintain a more comfortable temperature during hot conditions. The standard schedule runs from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a paid lunch provided Monday through Thursday. You will work in a production‑style fabrication environment around welding equipment, metalworking tools, and machinery such as a press brake, following appropriate safety and protective gear requirements typical for a weld shop.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tolleson, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tolleson, AZ.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tolleson,AZ.

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.