Table Welder

Job Title: Table Welder Job Description

As a Table Welder, you will operate laser cutting machines to produce precision-cut metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications. You will be responsible for setting up, programming, and monitoring laser equipment to ensure clean cuts, proper tolerances, and consistent part quality. Additionally, you will operate press machines to bend, form, and shape metal parts, verifying angles, dimensions, and alignment using measuring tools. Your role will include operating drill presses to drill, tap, countersink, and machine holes in metal components as required. You will perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment running efficiently. Inspecting finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools to ensure compliance with quality standards will be a key part of your role. You will read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings to complete jobs accurately and on schedule. Maintaining a clean and organized work area while following all shop safety procedures and PPE requirements is essential. Collaboration with fabrication and welding teams to support production flow and meet daily manufacturing goals will be expected. Your strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced machine shop environment will be crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser cutting machines to produce precision-cut metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Set up, program, and monitor laser equipment to ensure clean cuts, proper tolerances, and consistent part quality.
• Operate press machines to bend, form, and shape metal parts, verifying angles, dimensions, and alignment using measuring tools.
• Operate drill presses to drill, tap, countersink, and machine holes in metal components as required.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision tools to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings to complete jobs accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all shop safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with fabrication and welding teams to support production flow and meet daily manufacturing goals.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced machine shop environment.
• Proficiency in operating laser cutting machines, press machines, and drill presses.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and basic troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC, press brake, and tape measure.
• Experience in fabricating metal components.
• Knowledge of flux core and stainless steel welding.

Why Work Here?

This position offers room for growth, with managers who are always willing to help train and position employees effectively. You will have the opportunity to cross-train on different machines and receive assistance whenever needed. Overtime opportunities are available, offering 6-11 hours each week.

Work Environment

The work environment is a non-climate-controlled fabrication and welding shop. The position is available for first shift from 6AM to 3:30PM and second shift from 4PM to 12:30AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OLATHE, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OLATHE, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in OLATHE,KS.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.