Welder

Job Title: Welder Job Description

A Welder is a skilled professional responsible for joining steel components using a variety of welding processes to ensure strong, precise, and high-quality welds. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the structural integrity of fabricated metal products and requires a strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, blueprints, and weld requirements.

• Inspect materials and confirm steel types and weld procedures.

• Set up and adjust welding equipment for the day’s tasks.

• Prepare and clean steel surfaces before welding.

• Perform welding using FCAW, SAW, GMAW, or other required processes.

• Check welds for defects and make corrections as needed.

• Communicate with fabricators, supervisors, and quality control.

Essential Skills

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.

• Basic math skills for measuring, calculating, and verifying dimensions.

• Familiarity with weld inspection tools such as gauges, calipers, and measuring devices.

• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

• Solid communication skills for coordinating with team members and supervisors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive pay with long-term, stable employment and a full benefits package that supports health, financial security, and work-life balance. Enjoy consistent, year-round work with opportunities for overtime in a company that has a strong focus on safety and employee well-being. Benefit from career growth supported through training, education, and advancement opportunities in a team-oriented environment where quality work is valued and recognized.

Work Environment

Industrial fabrication shop setting with active machinery and welding operations. The environment focuses on quality, safety, and efficiency. Expect frequent exposure to heat, sparks, noise, and metalworking equipment. Work in a team-oriented atmosphere with collaboration across fabrication and quality teams, and adhere to a structured safety culture with required PPE and established safety procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Olean, NY.

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 Olean,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.