**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking to add four Shop Welders to our team, primarily performing MIG Welding in the Fabrication Shop. This position involves working on the night shift, from 5pm-3:30am Monday through Thursday, and 3pm-11pm on Friday. **Responsibilities** + Stage up and bring into place materials or components required to perform work. + Set up materials in jigs or in a position for welding as instructed by the lead man and according to the drawing. + Proficiently MIG weld parts together as required using mild steel. + Keep records of the tasks performed, time required, and other necessary data when the work order calls for it. + Perform other duties as needed or directed by the Shop Lead. **Essential Skills** + At least 2-5 years of MIG Welding experience and/or completion of a Welding program. + Ability to physically lift at least 50lbs. + Proficiency in setting up a MIG Welder and running a good weld bead in various positions and at varying thicknesses of material (primarily mild steel). + Proficiency and experience in following blueprints/drawings and reading measurements accurately. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to use rigging equipment. + Ability to operate a forklift is highly preferred. **Why Work Here?** We are the world's leading manufacturer of advanced harvest systems for peanuts, with over 50 years of experience in advancing the technology of specialty agricultural and industrial equipment. We offer a great benefits package, two week-long shutdowns a year at Christmas and July 4th, and all production employees are eligible for bonuses. **Work Environment** Welders will work in the Fabrication Shop, which is a typical shop environment and not climate controlled, meaning it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. We are looking to hire four openings for night shifts from 5pm-3:30am Monday-Thursday, and 3pm-11pm on Friday. Candidates must be open to working on Saturdays if needed, though weekend work is rare. Night shift candidates receive a $2 differential. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SUFFOLK, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $26.00 **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.