Welder & Fabricator

Aerotek; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Flexible Start Times

Dedicated Workstation

Modern Equipment

Training & Advancement

Supportive Team

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Welder & Fabricator for a permanent, on-site role in Lockport, NY. The position focuses on welding various materials, reading blueprints, and delivering finished fabrications with strong quality control.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years welding experience, proficient TIG/Flux Core skills, and a commitment to safety and craftsmanship. Competitive pay and overtime opportunities are offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong TIG and Flux Core welding skills.
• Experience working with carbon steel.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience fitting, fabricating, and assembling welded components.
• Proficiency with measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, Flux Core, and Pulse welding on custom projects.
• Fabricate and fit carbon steel and stainless steel components.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Build prototypes, pressure vessels, and engineered assemblies.
• Complete fit-ups and fabrication work from start to finish.
• Inspect welds and finished products to ensure quality standards.
• Use measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

Skills

2+ years welding & fabrication

TIG welding

Flux Core welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring & inspection tools

Attention to detail

Tools

MIG welding

Job description

Welder & Fabricator

$30-33/hr | 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) | Lockport, NY

Join a stable manufacturing team where skilled welders build custom products, earn consistent overtime, and have room to grow long term.

? Why Work Here?

• Competitive pay with regular overtime opportunities
• Stable, long-established manufacturer with strong employee retention
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible start times when needed
• Dedicated workstation and modern equipment
• Training, advancement opportunities, and a supportive team environment

? What You'll Do

• Perform MIG, TIG, Flux Core, and Pulse welding on custom projects
• Fabricate and fit carbon steel and stainless steel components
• Read blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
• Build prototypes, pressure vessels, and engineered assemblies
• Complete fit-ups and fabrication work from start to finish
• Inspect welds and finished products to ensure quality standards
• Use measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience
• Strong TIG and Flux Core welding skills
• Experience working with carbon steel
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience fitting, fabricating, and assembling welded components
• Proficiency with measuring and inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and quality

? Work Environment

• Clean, organized, and well-lit manufacturing facility
• Heated during winter and well-ventilated year-round
• Dedicated welding stations and modern fabrication equipment
• Team-oriented culture with hands-on leadership
• Ideal for welders who enjoy custom fabrication and one-off projects rather than repetitive production work

This role is a great fit for an experienced welder who takes pride in blueprint-driven fabrication, building custom products, and seeing projects through from start to finish.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lockport, NY.

Pay and Benefits

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

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lockport, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,NY.

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.