Welder
Aerotek, bessemer, al, United States
**Description**
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Structural Welder to fabricate and weld structural steel assemblies. This role requires strong blueprint reading skills, precision welding, and experience working within tight tolerances.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret structural steel blueprints
Pass 3G 1" plate test per AWS D1.1 using FCAW
Layout, cut, fit, and weld structural steel within 1/16" tolerance
Cut miters and copes using hand torch
Drill holes and fabricate subassemblies
Operate or assist with overhead cranes and forklifts (certification required)
Unload, organize, and number steel per drawings
Verify alignment using lasers, levels, and measuring tools
Qualifications
Structural steel or related fabrication experience
FCAW welding experience (3G test required)
Ability to read blueprints and perform steel fit-up
Experience cutting, drilling, and assembling steel
Familiar with cranes, forklifts, and precision measuring tools
**Skills**
weld, flux core, mig, blueprint
**Top Skills Details**
weld,flux core,mig,blueprint
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
-Must have experience reading/ being able to work off of blueprints
-Must be experience with welding. Welding will be mostly stick welding but could be some Mig welding from time to time.
-Must be able to cut steel
**Experience Level**
Entry Level
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.
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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Bessemer,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
**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.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Structural Welder to fabricate and weld structural steel assemblies. This role requires strong blueprint reading skills, precision welding, and experience working within tight tolerances.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret structural steel blueprints
Pass 3G 1" plate test per AWS D1.1 using FCAW
Layout, cut, fit, and weld structural steel within 1/16" tolerance
Cut miters and copes using hand torch
Drill holes and fabricate subassemblies
Operate or assist with overhead cranes and forklifts (certification required)
Unload, organize, and number steel per drawings
Verify alignment using lasers, levels, and measuring tools
Qualifications
Structural steel or related fabrication experience
FCAW welding experience (3G test required)
Ability to read blueprints and perform steel fit-up
Experience cutting, drilling, and assembling steel
Familiar with cranes, forklifts, and precision measuring tools
**Skills**
weld, flux core, mig, blueprint
**Top Skills Details**
weld,flux core,mig,blueprint
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
-Must have experience reading/ being able to work off of blueprints
-Must be experience with welding. Welding will be mostly stick welding but could be some Mig welding from time to time.
-Must be able to cut steel
**Experience Level**
Entry Level
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.
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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Bessemer,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
**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.