Construction Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Welder

Job Description

Join our team as a Construction Welder, where you will be responsible for inspecting and repairing handrails, catwalks, guard rails, platforms, staircases, and more. You will run saws to cut metal materials to length, operate overhead cranes, and forklifts, and engage in welding and fabrication for prototype and repair projects. This role includes new construction tasks and assisting iron crews with onsite welding. You will be required to obtain work permits, fit and assemble metal parts from prototype prints to finished projects, read drawings, verify that all parts meet specifications, perform job walks, and provide design solutions for customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair handrails, catwalks, guard rails, platforms, and staircases.
• Run saws to cut different metal materials to length.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform welding and fabrication for prototype and repair projects.
• Assist with new construction and onsite welding for iron crews.
• Obtain necessary work permits.
• Fit and assemble metal parts from prototype prints to finished projects.
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure all parts match specifications.
• Conduct job walks and offer design solutions for customers.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in MIG welding, fabrication, and blueprint reading.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication and steel cutting.
• Skilled in iron work, metal framing, and erecting.
• Ability to interpret and read blueprints effectively.
• Experience with grinder, maintenance technician tasks, and saw operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining alloy vehicles.
• Ability to determine tool and equipment needs.
• Availability for on-call rotation.
• Capability to develop prototype solutions for customers.
• Construction experience in iron work and pre-engineered metal building divisions.

Why Work Here?

Become part of a family-owned company with over 40 years of business. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking a career with growth and advancement prospects. Enjoy the potential for overtime with 50-60 hour work weeks.

Work Environment

This role involves working on-site at various industrial facilities, including loading docks for grocery stores, where you will repair guard rails and similar items.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midland, Michigan.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Midland,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.