Job Information
Aerotek Welder in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Job Title: Welder
Job Description
Candidates will be working in a pre-fabrication shop to weld together frames for modular units. Responsibilities include MIG welding and fluxcore welding on steel, reading and interpreting blueprints, and controlling AMP and tolerances to produce clean, strong welds. Welding will primarily be flat or horizontal, with occasional vertical welding. Candidates will also be responsible for cutting materials, reading tape measures, and using grinders to finish welds.
Responsibilities
Perform MIG welding and fluxcore welding on steel frames.
Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
Control AMP and tolerances to produce clean, strong welds.
Cut materials to specified dimensions.
Use grinders to finish welds.
Read tape measures and ensure precise measurements.
Perform flat, horizontal, and occasional vertical welding.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in MIG welding and fluxcore welding.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Strong mechanical aptitude, math, and measuring skills.
Experience with hand and power tools.
Capability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to fit materials (preferred).
Experience with TIG/Stick welding (preferred).
Ability to read wire diagrams and written instructions.
Own basic hand tools and know how to use them properly.
Why Work Here?
The company has a great reputation within the industry, offering good benefits and pay progression. There is ample opportunity for career advancement, as evidenced by a welder who was promoted to CNC Foreman. Employees enjoy a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plan, military reserve pay offset, and paid maternity leave.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Fredericksburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.