Welder

Job Description

As a Welder, you will be responsible for tack and MIG welding in a production welding and processing environment. This role requires executing various welding tasks including plate to plate, block to plate, butt joint, stitch welding, pipe welding, and square block welding for brackets and components for large equipment. You may also be involved in operating a press brake, paint line, powder coating, and assembly processes.

This company is just as big on attitude and culture fit as they are skills and experience. They are looking for team players who want to learn, take on more tasks, and advance. They want people who are humble and willing to be helpful to other teammates.

• Pay: $20-$22/hr starting rate with good opportunity for advancement. Advancement rate and pay raises depending on experience level and weld test results to certify up to higher paying levels.
• Shift: 1st – 5:30am to 3:30pm CENTRAL TIME
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday. Overtime is worked on Fridays as needed, voluntary first, then required as needed which is very uncommon.

Responsibilities

• Perform tack and MIG welding in a production environment.
• Execute welding tasks such as plate to plate, block to plate, butt joint, stitch welding, pipe welding, and square block welding.
• Participate in assembly tasks as needed.
• Maintain clean and precise welds, taking pride in workmanship.
• Proficiency in MIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with grinding and fabrication.
• Competency with a tape measure and working with stainless steel.
• Flexibility and openness to perform tasks beyond core responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with a growth mindset.
• Strong attendance record.
• Welding certification preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dunlap, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $25.00/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 Dunlap,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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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