Welder

Job Title: Entry level Welder

Job Description

We are seeking skilled welders to join our team, specializing in Flux Core Welding on Mild Steel to construct barges. The role involves utilizing MIG, TIG, and other welding techniques, interpreting blueprints, and collaborating effectively within a team under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform Flux Core Welding on Mild Steel for barge construction.
• Utilize MIG and TIG welding techniques as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Collaborate with team members and work under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Ensure quality and precision in welding tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Flux Core, MIG, and TIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Previous welding experience of 3-6 months.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Work Environment

The role is based in an outdoor environment, which can be very hot. Safety is a priority, and you are required to wear steel-toed ankle-high leather boots, long sleeves, and pants. Contact lenses are not permitted due to welding smoke.

The position offers two shifts: 1st shift from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 3:30 pm, and 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 3:15 pm to 12:45 am

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

The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $21.30/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 Ashland City,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

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.