Welder / Millwright (Direct Placement Opportunity)

Location: South Orlando, FL

Schedule: Day Shift (Typically 7:30 AM – ~5:00 PM; end time varies)

Overtime Expectations: Monday–Friday with approximately 2 Saturdays per month and occasional Sundays

Compensation: $80,000 – $110,000+ annually (based on experience) + bonuses (uncapped earning potential)

Position Overview

Aerotek is seeking skilled Welders, Millwrights, and Industrial Maintenance Mechanics for a direct placement opportunity with a high-production industrial facility in South Orlando. This role supports ongoing plant operations in an outdoor environment, focusing on maintaining and repairing conveyor systems and heavy industrial equipment. This is a hands-on position combining advanced mechanical work and welding to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment installations
Maintain and repair conveyor systems and industrial machinery
Diagnose and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Complete conveyor system changes and maintenance activities (reactive and preventative)
Perform stick welding (horizontal and vertical) for repairs and fabrication
Safely operate air arc equipment, cutting torches (propane/oxygen), and welding tools
Conduct inspections to identify and prevent potential equipment failures
Document maintenance work and communicate equipment status updates
Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers, and high reaches
Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime
Adhere to safety standards in an outdoor industrial environment
Collaborate with the maintenance team to complete daily tasks and projects

Qualifications

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Experience with conveyor systems and industrial equipment maintenance
Proficiency in stick welding (must be able to pass a weld test)
Knowledge of motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Experience operating air arc equipment and cutting torches
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment (forklifts, skid steers, lifts)
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed

Why Apply

Direct hire opportunity with long-term stability
Uncapped earning potential with base pay plus bonuses
Work with a high-performing maintenance team in a fast-paced environment
Opportunity to apply both mechanical and welding expertise

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

PTO & Holiday Pay Medical , Dental, Vision and Health Insurance Long term growth

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Posting ID: JP-006035318