Welder

We are seeking a skilled welder to perform welding and fabrication tasks using MIG, TIG, or other welding techniques. The role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions, as well as preparing and cleaning metal surfaces for welding. You will operate welding machines, hand tools, and measuring instruments to ensure precise and high-quality welds, inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and safety standards, and maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring proper function and cleanliness. You will also follow all company safety protocols and participate in regular safety training, work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals, and assist in other metal fabrication tasks as needed.

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks using MIG, TIG, or other welding techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Prepare and clean metal surfaces for welding.
• Operate welding machines, hand tools, and measuring instruments to ensure precise and high-quality welds.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring proper function and cleanliness.
• Follow all company safety protocols and participate in regular safety training.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals.
• Assist in other metal fabrication tasks as needed.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in MIG welding and using a tape measure.
• Ability to use an angle and weld T-joints.
• Fabrication skills.
• Prior manufacturing experience.

• AWS 1.1 certification.

Enjoy a $150 steel toe boot allowance every two years and company-provided welding helmets if needed. Benefit from an annual company bonus and flexibility with your schedule to accommodate family requirements.

This position is located in a manufacturing facility with a production team of 12. The work environment exposes you to heat, sparks, and welding fumes. The role requires extended periods of standing, bending, and manual labor, including heavy lifting, maneuvering metal components, and handling tools. Personal protective equipment, including welding helmets, gloves, fire-resistant clothing, steel-toed footwear, and safety glasses, must be worn in designated areas.

This is a Permanent position based out of Ames, IA.

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $62400.00/yr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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.