Entry Level Welder/Helper

Job Title: Entry Level Welder/Helper

Job Description

We are a small, growing machine shop in Ladson, SC, seeking a dependable helper to support daily production. This role is primarily responsible for assisting skilled fabricators and welders by preparing parts, maintaining material flow, and performing finishing and general shop duties. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn fabrication and welding processes in a hands-on fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Deburr, grind, sand, and finish fabricated sheet metal parts to meet quality and dimensional requirements

• Assist with material handling, including loading, unloading, staging, and moving raw materials and finished components throughout the shop

• Support welders and fabricators by holding, positioning, and preparing parts for welding and assembly

• Perform basic fabrication assistance tasks such as cutting, fitting, cleaning, and organizing components

• Operate hand and power tools such as grinders, sanders, drills, and measuring tools under supervision

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop safety standards

• Assist with inspection of parts for surface defects, sharp edges, or finish issues prior to final processing

• Follow work instructions, shop drawings, and supervisor direction to meet production schedules

• Perform general shop support duties as needed to keep workflow moving efficiently

Work Environment

Climate-controlled small job shop. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 40–50 lbs as required, frequent use of hands for fine motor tasks, and the ability to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ladson, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Ladson,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 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.