**Job Title: Welder III** **Job Description** Working under the direction of the Welding Lead, the Welder III completes projects with little or no supervision and performs a variety of welding processes using electric resistance, oxyacetylene, or plasma-arc torches. The Welder III may assign work to Welders and check their work, weld commonly used metals and alloys of various shapes, sizes, and thickness, select welding electrodes for specific welds to ensure penetration and fusion of base and filler metals, and weld metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to blueprints, layouts, or work orders. The Welder III is also responsible for welding in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. **Responsibilities** + Give work assignments and provide guidance to other Welder staff as assigned. + Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications. + Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as TIG and MIG. + Specialize in certain types of welding such as custom fabrication, welding, structural construction welding, or production welding. + Use electric/air tools and power tools as required. + Scan all jobs through the Made2Manage (M2M) system. **Essential Skills** + Knowledge of TIG with some MIG. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications. + Use of electric and air tools. + Experience working with stainless steel, sheet metal. + Ability to work with 16-18 gauge material. + Proficiency in structural welding from ½” to 6”. + Will be given a Welding Test on TIG, MIG & Structural, Flux core, Tig welding, Stainless steel. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent preferred. + Five years of experience as Welder II, or a welding certification and three years of welding experience in the trade. + Some college or industry courses in welding are desirable. + Five years of machine shop experience is desirable. + Working knowledge of welding materials and equipment. + Forklift, pallet jack, and hoist experience desirable. + Must be able to read and use a tape measure. + Ability to perform work independently and as part of a team. + Must be organized, reliable, punctual, adaptable, and flexible. + Demonstrate a positive professional demeanor and dress. + Adherence to all company policies. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy high tenure, consistent business, and guaranteed 40 hours per week. **Work Environment** The company is the leading designer and manufacturer of custom machinery for the production of various ethnic foods from around the world. Their customer base ranges from large multinational corporations to single line in-store producers. They have shipped these machines to Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America. You must be able to utilize correct body mechanics during the performance of physical activity such as pushing/pulling, stooping, squatting, sitting, and lifting as applicable to the position. The work schedule is 1st Shift, 6:00am-2:30pm, with 1-2 hours of overtime daily at the most. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pomona, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr. 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 Pomona,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.