Welder And Fabricator

🔥 Welder / Fabricator – $25-29/hr (1st Shift)

Join a leading manufacturer of engineered process equipment used in heat transfer and liquid filtration systems. From automatic strainers and heat exchangers to aftercoolers and cyclone separators, you’ll be part of a team that builds high‑performance industrial systems with precision and pride.

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here

This company invests in its people and rewards high‑quality work. You’ll enjoy:

• 💰 401(k) with company match

• 🏥 80% employer‑paid health insurance

• 👀 Full medical, dental & vision benefits

• 👓 Annual eyewear/equipment allowance

• 👢 $150 boot allowance each year

• 🔧 Interesting, varied projects—no two builds are the same

• 📈 Leadership and advancement opportunities in a growing company

🛠️ What You’ll Do

As a Welder/Fabricator , you’ll work hands‑on with a wide range of metal components and equipment. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Performing high‑quality welds, repairs, and assemblies using multiple welding techniques

• Operating fabrication equipment (brakes, rolls, shears, drill presses, flame cutters)

• Measuring and verifying workpiece specifications with precision tools

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and build drawings

• Setting up and running machine tools (drill press, end mill, edge planer)

• Assembling and installing equipment using both hand and power tools

• Aligning and fastening machine components accurately during assembly

• Operating lathes and additional fabrication equipment as needed

• Cutting, threading, bending, and connecting metal and non‑metal piping

• Securing piping with brackets, clamps, and hangers

• Performing both TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel and carbon steel

📚 What You Bring

• 4+ years of welding and fabrication experience

• Strong proficiency in TIG and MIG welding on stainless & carbon steel

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Experience running fabrication machinery and shop tools

• High school diploma or GED required

• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, and safety awareness

⭐ Bonus Skills

• Fabrication‑heavy experience

• Pulse welding experience

• Welding certifications (AWS or similar) are a plus

🏭 Work Environment

You’ll work on a climate‑controlled industrial shop floor alongside skilled tradespeople. The environment includes:

• Moderate noise, heat, and active fabrication equipment

• Standing, lifting, bending, and hands‑on work for the full shift

• A safety‑focused culture with required PPE

• First shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tonawanda, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Tonawanda,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.