**Job Title: Welder I** **Job Description** The Welder I performs work under close supervision. The role involves using Arc welder and electrode rods to perform tack and bead welds, as well as an oxygen/acetylene torch for cutting metals. You will operate hand and power tools to grind, bevel, fit metal parts together, and remove slag. You will also be responsible for selecting proper electrodes and holders, regulating current and time. Welding certification is preferred, and 4-5 years of experience is required. **Responsibilities** + Use modification and welding (minimum AWS 3G/4G level) skills to rework cab and other components. + Perform welding (AWS 3G/4G) according to blueprints. + Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete welding in assigned areas. + Fabricate components from raw stock, following detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, and blueprints. + Understand and articulate the production flow of an assigned product line or area. + Self-check work and inspect prior processes. + Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required. + Maintain a clean and safe work area. + Initiate process improvements. **Essential Skills** + 4-5 years of related experience. + Basic computer skills. + Excellent attendance. + Positive attitude. + Strong and consistent attention to detail. + Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task. + Team-oriented. + Ability to pass required welding certification tests in AWS material sections: D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, and D9.1. + Understanding of AWS welding symbols. + Ability to set up, adjust, and maintain welding machines. + Proficiency in either MIG or TIG welding steel, stainless, and aluminum. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous experience and/or certifications preferred. + Ability to read and comprehend blueprints including weld specifications at a high level. + Willingness to learn and rotate within various weld areas. + Ability to work overtime on short notice. **Why Work Here?** We are committed to training and developing our employees, even those at entry-level positions. We offer a $125 steel toe shoe allowance. **Work Environment** You will work in a clean and well-lit shop. The shop is kept organized, with stations cleaned up every day 15 minutes before the shift ends. The environment is not climate-controlled. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Ephrata, Pennsylvania. **Pay:** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr. **Hiring Process:** **This is a direct hire position with the company. Aerotek is used as a third party for initial screening of candidates.** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $58240.00/yr. - 401k: 100% match of first 3%, and 50% match for the next 2% - 4 Tiers: Employee only, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Family. 3 plan options: PPO, HDHP Gold, HDHP Silver - Dental and Vision Plans - Basic life insurance coverage of $30,000 - PTO: 60 hours in first 2 years, then 100 hours year 2-5, 140 hours year 5-10, 180 hours at 10 years and after **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Ephrata,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.