Welder Fabricator

Aerotek; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welder and Fabricator to fabricate metal enclosures and structures in a climate-controlled Henrico, VA facility. You will read blueprints, interpret instructions, and weld using MIG and gas-shielded flux core processes, handling carbon steel from 16-gauge to 0.5 inches.

The role emphasizes precision, fixture design, and safe operation of fabrication machinery with extended hours during peak demand. This is a contract-to-hire onsite opportunity in a 4/10 schedule environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, including production MIG welding.
• Experience with gas-shielded flux core welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Demonstrated skill in fabricating metal enclosures and structures.
• Proficiency with metal fabricating machinery and hand tools.
• Ability to work with 16-gauge to 0.5″ carbon steel.
• Strong attention to detail and precise measurement accuracy.
• Ability to set up machinery for fabricating operations.
• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and assembly instructions to determine fabrication requirements.
• Perform MIG welding and gas-shielded flux core welding as primary processes.
• Work with 16-gauge to 0.5″ carbon steel to fabricate enclosures and structural components.
• Construct metal enclosures and structures using appropriate welding techniques and fabrication methods.
• Ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
• Design and build fixtures to improve accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Set up and operate machinery and equipment for metal fabrication tasks.
• Use hand tools and fabricating machinery safely and effectively.
• Handle metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.
• Maintain a clean, organized, climate-controlled work area.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards throughout fabrication.

Skills

MIG welding

Gas-shielded flux core welding

Read blueprints

Fabricate enclosures and structures

16-gauge to 0.5″ carbon steel

Metal fabricating machinery

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication machinery

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating and welding metal enclosures and structures using a variety of welding processes and metalworking tools. You read and interpret blueprints and assembly instructions, work primarily with MIG and gas-shielded flux core welding on 16-gauge to 0.5″ carbon steel, and ensure all products meet precise specifications and dimensions. You also design and build fixtures that support efficient and accurate production.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and assembly instructions to determine fabrication requirements.
• Perform MIG welding and gas-shielded flux core welding as the primary processes used in builds.
• Work with 16-gauge to 0.5″ carbon steel to fabricate enclosures and structural components.
• Construct metal enclosures and structures using appropriate welding techniques and fabrication methods.
• Ensure all product specifications, tolerances, and dimensions are met consistently.
• Design and build fixtures that improve accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in production.
• Set up and operate machinery and equipment for metal fabrication tasks.
• Use hand tools and metal fabricating machinery safely and effectively during production.
• Handle and work with various metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment.
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards throughout the fabrication and welding process.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in welding and fabrication.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, including production MIG welding.
• Experience with gas-shielded flux core welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Demonstrated skill in fabricating metal enclosures and structures.
• Proficiency with metal fabricating machinery, equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to work with 16-gauge to 0.5″ carbon steel.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for precise measurements and specifications.
• Ability to set up machinery for fabricating operations.
• Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with TIG welding.
• Comfort working in a production environment with varying workload demands.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized workspace.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests in long-term employee ownership and financial well-being through an ESOP and 401(k). Comprehensive benefits support your health and security, including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, as well as holidays, vacation, and PTO. The standard 4/10 schedule offers extended weekends and promotes work-life balance, with additional hours available during periods of high demand. You work in a stable, no-travel role within a clean, climate-controlled, and well-lit facility, with a detailed benefits package available upon request.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a clean, well-lit, climate-controlled facility designed for comfort and productivity. Normal scheduling is a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours currently available due to high demand. Recent schedules have included Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., though this level of overtime is not expected to be permanent. The environment involves regular use of welding equipment, fabrication machinery, and hand tools, with no travel required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Henrico, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 – $28.00/hr.

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 ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Henrico,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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.

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.