Job Information
Aerotek Welder in Petersburg, Virginia
Job Title: Welder
Job Description
Join our team as a Welder, where you will fabricate and repair metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating welding equipment. You will interpret blueprints, specifications, and drawings to determine the appropriate welding processes. The role involves welding steel metal, working on Beem Lines and Saw lines, and cutting metal in alignment with blueprints or instructions.
Responsibilities
Fabricate and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques.
Operate welding equipment effectively and safely.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, and drawings to determine appropriate welding processes.
Weld steel metal and work on Beem Lines and Saw lines.
Perform welding and cutting of metal in alignment with blueprints or instructions.
Essential Skills
Mig welding
Blueprint reading
Flux core welding
Mig welding on structural steel
Torch cutting
Plasma cutting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in the steel industry is a plus.
Why Work Here?
This is a great opportunity to join a new location within the last year, indicating strong business growth. With significant investment in this expansion, there is substantial room for growth and opportunities for incentive-based bonuses. The new hires will be integral in getting the facility up and running, positioning themselves for potential lead and supervisor roles within the next 1-2 years as the company expands to all 3 shifts.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a mix of indoor and outdoor work, depending on where the metal needs to be cut. The majority of the work is indoors, but please note that there is no air conditioning in the plant, which may result in warmer conditions during the summer. The current team is small as the facility is being built up. The shift hours are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime but not a lot.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petersburg, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00
• 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 Petersburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 11, 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.
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