Aerotek Chandler, AZ 85286
**Job Title: Welder**
**Job Description**
As a Welder, you will be responsible for the general fabrication of mechanical parts using pneumatic or electric hand tools. You will perform tasks such as deburring or surface preparation of metal parts, while following both written and verbal work instructions. You must interface with the enterprise timekeeping system and machine controls, and use basic machine shop measuring equipment such as dial calipers, tape measures, and protractors.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform general fabrication of mechanical parts.
+ Use pneumatic or electric hand tools for deburring and surface preparation of metal parts.
+ Follow both written and verbal work instructions.
+ Interface with enterprise timekeeping system and machine controls.
+ Use and read basic machine shop measuring equipment, including dial calipers, tape measures, and protractors.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding.
+ Familiarity with all welding shop power tools.
+ Basic ability to read welding symbols and prints.
+ Experience in fabrication and deburring tasks.
+ Ability to grind metal as part of prep work or deburring.
+ Understanding of basic weld symbols and blueprints.
+ Qualification in flat (1F and 1G) and horizontal (2F and 2G) welding positions.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 3 years of experience in a fabrication environment.
+ Formal training in GMAW with understanding of FCAW.
+ Ability to read a tape measure and accurately mark or scribe within 1/16" (.062").
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance and over 50 lbs. with assistance.
+ Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, push, pull, grasp, and sit or stand for long periods.
**Why Work Here**
You will have the opportunity to cross-train into different departments and learn a valuable trade. The team takes pride in their work, contributing to life-saving innovations. Although this position is contractual, exceptional performance may lead to a direct hire.
**Work Environment**
Work is performed in a standard manufacturing environment, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. You will be subject to hazards such as electrical current, moving mechanical parts, chips, dust, exposure to chemicals, debris, and intense heat. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 6 AM to 3 PM, with an average of 5-8 hours of overtime per week. Candidates must be willing to work overtime and weekends. The dress code includes steel-toed shoes/boots, work jeans/pants, and a plain T-shirt.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Chandler,AZ.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.