Job Information
Aerotek Welder And Fabricator in Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Title: Welder and Fabricator
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Welder and Fabricator to join our team. The role involves welding on pressure vessels using MIG, TIG, and Fluxcore techniques. You will work to blueprint specifications and must be familiar with weld symbols and the relevant codes. This position requires a 6G certification and extensive welding experience.
Responsibilities
Perform welding on pressure vessels using MIG, TIG, and Fluxcore techniques.
Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols accurately.
Adhere to the company's welding codes and standards.
Execute high-quality welds on various materials and structures.
Participate in daily testing and inspections, including X-ray and NDE procedures.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Essential Skills
4+ years of MIG or TIG welding experience.
Proficiency in reading and working to blueprint specifications.
At least 2G certified; 6G certification preferred.
Strong understanding of welding codes and standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a metal fabrication environment.
Ability to work in various weather conditions.
Willingness to crawl into pipes for welding tasks.
Flexibility to work 50 hours per week, including Saturdays as needed.
Why Work Here?
This company prides itself on taking care of its staff, offering fantastic benefits and a supportive work culture. Employees enjoy job security, a clean working environment, and the opportunity to advance their welding skills through daily testing and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on work-life balance, the company understands family emergencies and offers flexibility in scheduling. Dedication and hard work are highly rewarded, with opportunities for significant pay increases based on performance.
Work Environment
This is a metal fabrication environment where temperatures can be extreme—hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Candidates must be accustomed to working in these conditions. The position involves working 50 hours per week, with peak seasons in July and December. Day shift hours are 6am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 6am - 2pm on Fridays. Night shift hours, after a training period of 6-8 weeks on days, are 5:30pm - 6am with a premium pay of +$2/hr. The night shift includes four 12-hour shifts and a 7-hour shift on Fridays, with optional 12-hour shifts based on workload. Flexibility for working on Saturdays is occasionally required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.00
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.