Welder

Job Title: Welder Job Description

We are seeking a skilled welder with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings. The role requires proficiency in welding processes including MIG, TIG, and Stick, as well as experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The successful candidate will prepare materials for welding, ensuring quality, strength, and appearance standards are met, and perform basic quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on carbon steel components.

• Execute TIG welds as needed on specialized parts.

• Collaborate with fitters to ensure accurate placement and structural integrity.

• Inspect welds for quality and consistency.

• Maintain safety standards and cleanliness in the work area.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.

• Proficient in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.

• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Strong understanding of shop safety practices and proper use of PPE.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to pass a visual weld test using MIG on carbon steel.

• Familiarity with overhead cranes, grinders, and fabrication tools.

• AWS certification (a plus but not required).

• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Why Work Here?

Join our team to work on hands-on projects with varying size and complexity. We offer opportunities for career growth into lead welding, fitting, or supervisory roles. You will work closely with a supportive team in a collaborative environment, and enjoy competitive pay and benefits with room for advancement.

Work Environment

This role operates in an industrial fabrication shop with large steel structures. The shift is Monday to Thursday from 5 am to 3:30 pm, with potential overtime on Fridays. Our team-based workflow involves fitters tacking based on 3D models, followed by welders using MIG/TIG. We maintain a safety-first culture with modern equipment and tools in a fast-paced, project-driven atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Owasso, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Owasso,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.