Welder & Fabricator
- CLARE, MI, United States
$21 to $25 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $21 to $25 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: WelderJob DescriptionWe are seeking skilled Level 1 Welders to join our team for the second shift from 4:00pm to 2:00am, Monday through Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays. This position involves working with mild steel using 0.045 gauge wire for MIG welding. The role requires setting up welding machines and temperatures, reading 2D blueprints, and operating grinders, hoists, and cranes. You will also be responsible for inspecting welds to ensure quality and maintaining welding equipment.Responsibilities
- Set up and lay out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and rework finished products.
- Understand and interpret blueprints and drawings to fabricate and weld components accordingly.
- Perform MIG welding with 0.045 weld wire.
- Inspect welds to ensure quality standards.
- Maintain and operate welding equipment.
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand tools such as grinders and saws.
- Collaborate with 1-2 other welders depending on the project.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 6 months experience in MIG welding.
- Ability to set up welders and read blueprints.
- Proficiency in reading a tape measure.
- Experience with .045 weld wire.
- Knowledge of AWS or ISO welding symbols.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Welding certificates are highly desirable.
- Light fabrication skills are nice to have.
- Personable attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Good attendance record.
Why Work Here?Our company is very family-oriented, with a supportive environment where employees are appreciated and recognized for their hard work. We hold quarterly business meetings to celebrate achievements, host summer picnics, and provide meals during major holidays. After one year of service, employees are eligible for profit-sharing based on company performance, along with a strong benefits package.Work EnvironmentThe plant operates across three shifts with roughly 50-55 welders. Training will be conducted on the first shift (6:00am to 4:00pm) for 1-2 weeks. Candidates can expect to work up to 50-55 hours a week during busy periods. This work environment is dirty and noisy, requiring welders to work in tight spaces and awkward positions. Steel-toed boots are required, and all other PPE will be provided. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of CLARE, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 CLARE, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in CLARE,MI.
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.
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Skills
- MIG welding
- Welding
- Operate welding equipment
- AWS