Construction Welder

As a Construction Welder, you will be responsible for inspecting and repairing handrails, catwalks, guard rails, platforms, and staircases. You will also be involved in welding and fabricating prototype and repair projects, as well as assisting iron crews with on-site welding. This role requires the ability to read drawings, fit and assemble metal parts, and verify that all parts match specifications. Additionally, you will perform job walks and provide design solutions for customers.

• Inspect and repair handrails, catwalks, guard rails, platforms, and staircases.
• Run the saw and cut different metal materials to length.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Weld and fabricate prototype and repair projects.
• Assist with new construction and on-site welding.
• Obtain necessary work permits.
• Fit and assemble metal parts from prototype print to finished project.
• Read and interpret drawings.
• Verify all parts match specifications.
• Perform job walks and provide design solutions for customers.

• Experience in MIG welding, stick welding, and flux core welding.
• Proficiency in structural steel fabrication and steel cutting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with iron work and metal framing.
• Skill in operating saws and grinders.

• Experience in maintaining alloy vehicles.
• Ability to determine tool and equipment needs.
• Availability for on-call rotation.
• Background in construction.
• Experience in the iron work division and Pre-Engineered Metal Building divisions.

Join a family-owned company that has been in business for 40 years, offering a strong sense of community and stability. This position is ideal for someone seeking a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement. Enjoy the potential for overtime with a work schedule of 50-60 hours weekly.

This role involves working on-site at various industrial facilities, as well as in loading docks for grocery stores to repair guard rails and similar items.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freeland, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Freeland,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.