1st Shift Welder $25-32/hourJob DescriptionThis role is ideal for an experienced welder who enjoys working with advanced welding equipment in a growing manufacturing environment. You will help produce high-performance production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries, ensuring every weld meets strict engineering and quality standards. The position focuses on safe and efficient welding operations, problem-solving to reduce scrap and downtime, and delivering visually acceptable, structurally sound welds that meet precise specifications.Responsibilities
- Set up and safely operate advanced-level welding equipment to manufacture production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries.
- Plan details of working procedures by reviewing blueprints, work orders, weld symbols, and specifications before starting each job.
- Perform MIG welding using spray arc transfer (3G or 6G) to produce high-quality welds that meet engineering and quality requirements.
- Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot welding machines to manage volts and amps, maintaining high-efficiency production averages.
- Inspect completed welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, or incomplete fusion, ensuring conformance with strict engineering specifications and quality control procedures.
- Repair defective products by performing high-quality weld repairs that meet both structural and appearance standards.
- Use measuring tools such as tape measures accurately to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet required tolerances.
- Follow detailed work-order instructions and document basic data as required for production and quality tracking.
- Participate in manufacturing improvement planning to minimize scrap, rework, downtime, and safety hazards.
- Operate electric and pneumatic grinders safely while wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, following all safety procedures and plant rules.
- Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in and around confined vessels as needed.
Essential Skills
- Proven ability to perform MIG welding and successfully pass a MIG weld test, including spray arc transfer in 3G or 6G positions.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work-order instructions, and weld symbols accurately.
- Strong understanding of welding parameters, including volts and amps, and the ability to make necessary equipment adjustments.
- Intermediate math skills to support accurate measurement, layout, and fit-up of components.
- Proficiency in reading and using a tape measure to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Basic data entry skills to document production and quality information as required.
- Completion of basic safety training and pre-employment testing.
- Ability to exert moderate to heavy physical effort and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Capability to stand for extended periods, potentially for the entire shift.
- Full range of motion to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and crawl in and out of confined vessels.
- Comfort working in tight quarters and in a manufacturing plant environment with extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- Ability to safely operate electric and pneumatic grinders while wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Consistent adherence to safety procedures and quality standards in a manufacturing setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with fabrication work, including fitting and assembling components prior to welding.
- Background in pipe welding and 6G welding beyond the core MIG requirements.
- Exposure to sub-arc welding processes in a production environment.
- Participation in continuous improvement activities, such as reducing scrap, rework, and downtime.
- Demonstrated positive attitude and strong work ethic in a team-based manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with production and storage equipment for industrial applications is a plus.
- Comfort using advanced welding equipment and related shop tools.
- Interest in ongoing skills development through structured training and hands-on learning.
Why Work Here?You will join a stable, growing, employee-owned manufacturer that invests in its people and offers meaningful development opportunities. From day one, you receive access to benefits and a supportive, family-oriented culture where safety, quality, and teamwork are core values. A dedicated welding training center with instructor-led training helps you sharpen your skills and advance your career. The organization offers a competitive pay structure, opportunities for overtime, and clear paths for advancement, giving you the chance to grow professionally while contributing to industry-leading products.Work EnvironmentThis is a first-shift role in a manufacturing plant that produces production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. You will work with advanced welding equipment, including MIG (spray arc transfer) and potentially sub-arc systems, along with electric and pneumatic grinders and standard fabrication tools. The facility operates in a high-production environment where you stand for most of the shift and handle moderate to heavy materials, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Work often occurs in tight quarters and inside confined vessels, requiring frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Temperatures can vary significantly, ranging from very hot to very cold depending on seasonal and plant conditions. Personal Protective Equipment is required and routinely used to ensure safety, including appropriate welding PPE and gear for grinding operations. The overall setting emphasizes safe work practices, teamwork, and consistent production quality. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bremen, OH. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bremen, OH. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bremen,OH.
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.
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