Joist Shop (2nd Shift

Join our team as a Weld Machine Operator in a dynamic joist shop environment. You will be responsible for operating weld machines, monitoring machinery, and working collaboratively in an assembly line to produce joists. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your skills through hands-on machinery training and welding classes.

• Operate weld machines efficiently and ensure machinery functions correctly.
• Work collaboratively in an assembly line to produce joists.
• Read schematics to accurately assemble joists.
• Operate laser machines and other machinery as needed.
• Perform cleaning and sweeping tasks as necessary.
• Handle materials and perform touch-up painting.

• Experience with MIG, TIG, or Stick welding is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• General labor and assembly skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools.

• Experience in a trade or schooling in trades is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial atmosphere with loud noises and exposure to dirt and metal.

Enjoy a $2000 sign-on bonus and production bonuses. Receive $250 to $300 for tools and complimentary steel-toed boots. Employees are provided with prescription eye covers if needed. Accrue up to 2-3 weeks of paid time off within the first two years, along with 7 sick days and 7 holidays.

Work in a manufacturing plant dedicated to fabricating structural steel for bridge work. The environment is heavy industrial with exposure to hot conditions in the summer and cold conditions in the winter. This role requires comfort with a dirty atmosphere and loud noises.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Point of Rocks, MD.

The pay range for this position is $21.17 - $24.17/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Point of Rocks,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 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.