2nd Shift Welder Fabricator

Join our team as a 2nd Shift Welder Fabricator, where you'll be responsible for welding and fabricating steel staircases, railings, and other structural components to buildings. This role involves grinding and performing repair welds on finished handrails, utilizing hand grinders and polishers, as well as welding equipment. Expect a dynamic work environment with opportunities to handle materials like steel, stainless steel, and occasionally aluminum.

• Weld and fabricate steel staircases, railings, and other structural components.
• Perform grinding and repair welds on finished handrails.
• Utilize hand grinders and polishers along with welding equipment.
• Move and load products after shipments are completed.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints.

• 2+ years of grinding and polishing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints.
• Proficiency in MIG welding and steel fabrication.

• Experience with TIG welding is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.

Enjoy team lunches with food trucks and a supportive work environment. Benefit from a direct bump in pay when transitioning to a permanent role.

Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where staying on task is crucial. The team values a strong work-first attitude and holds each other accountable to achieve the best results. This 2nd shift role offers a 10% shift premium and operates from 4:00 pm to 3:00 am, Monday through Friday, with occasional shifts from Monday to Thursday. No weekend work is required, with expected hours ranging from 45-55 per week. Training will occur on 1st shift from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, working 55-60 hours per week.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 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.