**Job Type & Location** **This is a Contract position based in Joplin, Missouri paying $125 per diem.** **Job Description** Perform specialized weld functions required in the production of heat and transfer equipment. The welding will primarily be Flux Core and TIG. The ideal candidate will be proficient in an out-of-position manner with a minimum of twelve procedures. This includes FCAW, GMAW & GTAW processes as a minimum, including two specialty procedures with good weld quality and production time. **Weld Test:** + FCAW: 5F 3/8" multi pass filler weld. If they can't pass this visual test all testing is done and the welder will be dismissed. If the applicant passes the 5F, we move to FC plate test. + GTAW/FCAW: 6G XXS 2.5in pipe. The root pass is visually inspected before the welder can continue. If the root pass is rejected by visual inspection (VI) all testing is done and the applicant is dismissed. If the VI is acceptable, the welder continues. Tig welding uses a foot pedal, NOT a thumb trigger. + FCAW: 2G, 3G and 4G on 1/2in plate with a 60deg included bevel and still backing. The root pass is visually inspected before the welder can continue. If the root pass is rejected by visual inspection (VI) all testing is done and the applicant is dismissed. + GMAW: 2G & 3G on 1/2" plate with an open root. The 3G test will have the root pass done vertical down and hot pass, fill and cap vertical up. Same inspection criteria as FC will be followed. + GTAW: 2G & 3G on 1/2" test plates with an open root with 60 degrees included bevel. Same inspection criteria as GMAW test plates. **Parameters/Amps:** + FCAW parameters = 175-350 A / 23- 30 V + GMAW parameters = 110-200 A / 17-22 V + GTAW parameters = 70-250 A **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00 **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.