**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** We are looking for a skilled Barge Welder experienced in Stick welding and MIG welding. The job involves repairing barges that come up and down the river, checking them in, and fixing them onsite. The machine shop provides precise materials needed for the repairs. **Responsibilities** + Perform Stick and MIG welding on barges. + Conduct grinding tasks as required. + Read and interpret blueprints and welding prints. + Fabricate and fit structures as needed. + Utilize grinding and torch techniques effectively. + Work with the machine shop to obtain necessary materials for repairs. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG welding. + Experience with Stick welding. + Ability to read blueprints and welding prints. + Skilled in fabrication and fitting. + Experience with grinding and torch techniques. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Shipyard experience preferred. + Relevant welding certificates. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and skill development. Enjoy a supportive work culture with a focus on safety and precision in all tasks. Work in a challenging and rewarding environment that values hard work and dedication. **Work Environment** The job takes place on barges where you must be comfortable working in various weather conditions, including wind, rain, snow, and heat. The shift is from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 50 hours of work one week and 64 hours the next, including working every other weekend. $24-$26/HR **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00 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 Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO 63129. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024. **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.