**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking experienced Structural Welders/Fabricators to join our team at our fabrication facility and construction sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and welding components for various projects and visually inspecting welds to ensure quality. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work with a variety of materials and welding processes, and a thorough understanding of welding safety protocols and procedures. The ideal candidate will have in fabrication and welding, with 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 + Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings + Ability to handle a variety of tools and equipment such as drills, grinders, saws, hydraulic presses, and plasma torches **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience passing the B31.3 process piping weld test + Certifications from the American Welding Society (AWS) or similar in Structural (SMAW) and Pipe Welding (SMAW)/(GTAW) are preferred + Ability to pass pre-employment welding tests in Structural (SMAW) and Pipe Welding (SMAW)/(GTAW) in carbon and stainless steels + Bilingual (Spanish) is 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 & AD&D and short-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, and more. **Work Environment** The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with the expectation to clock close to 50 hours a week. The physical requirements include the ability to crouch, bend, and twist for extended periods of time 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 **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00 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 Austin,TX. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025. **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.