Welder And Fabricator

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator Job Description

This Welder/Fabricator role is responsible for welding products and maintaining welding tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve the quality and production standards of the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding and fabrication tasks according to company standards.

• Maintain and operate welding tools and equipment efficiently.

• Read and interpret blueprints and work order routings.

• Layout parts using weld fixtures accurately.

• Ensure all welding work meets quality and production standards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG welding and fabrication.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tape measures.

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Capability to understand and follow work order instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill level in wire feed (MIG) welding.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-term company with ample opportunities for growth and career development.

Work Environment

Work in a fabrication and weld shop with flexible hours. Options include a 1st shift from 6am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with mandatory overtime on Saturdays. Alternatively, the 3rd shift runs from 6pm-4:30am, Monday to Friday, or choose 12-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday to avoid working Fridays. A shift premium of $1.75 is available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ooltewah, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.25/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 Ooltewah,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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.