**Job Title: Welder** Weekly Pay- $20-32/hr **Job Description** We are looking for experienced Welders and Structural Welders/Fabricators for our fabrication facility and construction sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and welding components for various projects, as well as visually inspecting welds to ensure quality. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a variety of materials and welding processes. Qualified applicants should have a thorough understanding of welding safety protocols and procedures and the ability to read blueprints and spool drawings. **Responsibilities** + Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. + Follow appropriate welding procedures as required for each project. + Use welding and fabrication tools to cut, shape, and join metal components. + Operate welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner. + Ensure that all welds meet quality standards. + Other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + MIG welding + Blueprint reading + Fabrication + Stainless steel welding **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Certifications from the American Welding Society (AWS) or similar in Structural (SMAW) and Pipe (SMAW)/(GTAW) are preferred but not required. + Ability to pass pre-employment welding tests in Structural (SMAW) and Pipe (SMAW)/ (GTAW) in carbon and stainless steels. + Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings for layout/fitting of structural and pipe components. + Proficiency with various tools and equipment (drills, grinders, saws, hydraulic presses, plasma torch, etc.). + Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, and parental leave. **Work Environment** The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with close to 50 hours a week. The role requires the ability to crouch, bend, twist for extended periods in a manufacturing environment, climb stairs, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, and lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas. **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.