Welder

Job Title: Production MIG Aluminum Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on high-volume production welding using MIG on thin-gauge aluminum components. You will weld and assemble long aluminum structures by applying consistent, high-quality MIG weld beads on rungs and supports, while independently setting up and adjusting welding equipment to meet production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform production MIG welding on thin-gauge aluminum components, primarily using a wire-fed process.
• Weld 1.5-inch wire-fed MIG beads on rungs that attach to sidelines along a 20-foot piece of material.
• Ensure accurate placement of rungs (supports) at 1-foot intervals along the length of the material.
• Weld aluminum material ranging from 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch thick while maintaining proper heat control and weld integrity.
• Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welding machines independently, including parameters such as voltage, wire speed, and gas flow.
• Use a measuring tape to verify dimensions, spacing, and alignment of rungs and supports according to specifications.
• Inspect welds visually to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to production standards.
• Follow fabrication and production instructions, drawings, or guidelines as required to complete assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling and storage of materials and equipment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and shop rules while working in an open-air, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Support overall production goals by working efficiently and being available for overtime as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of overall welding experience.
• At least 1+ year of MIG welding experience.
• Hands-on experience welding thin-gauge aluminum, specifically 1/8 inch or thinner.
• Proven ability to set up and adjust MIG welding machines independently.
• Ability to weld consistent 1.5-inch wire-fed MIG beads on aluminum components.
• Proficiency in reading and using a measuring tape accurately.
• Experience working in a production welding environment.
• Capability to work with thin-gauge aluminum material in the 1/16 inch to 1/8 inch range.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain weld quality over long runs of material.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience welding other processes beyond MIG (plus).
• Fitting experience, including aligning and positioning components prior to welding (plus).
• Experience in aluminum fabrication or production welding environments.
• Comfort working in a contract position with potential for extension or conversion.
• Willingness to work either day or night shift based on production needs.

Why Work Here?

You join a busy production environment that offers substantial overtime opportunities, allowing you to significantly increase your earnings while sharpening your welding skills. The role provides the stability of a multi-month contract with a strong possibility of extension and potential conversion to a longer-term opportunity. You can choose between day or night shifts, giving you flexibility to align your work schedule with your personal life, and you will gain valuable experience working with aluminum in a high-volume fabrication setting.

Work Environment

The position is based in an open-air, non-climate-controlled shop environment, where you will work around active fabrication and production equipment. This is a 5-month contract role with a high likelihood of extension and potential to transition into a longer-term arrangement. The facility operates multiple shifts, and candidates can work either day shift (Monday through Friday and most Saturdays, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) or night shift (Monday through Friday and most Saturdays, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with a shift differential). You will work with MIG welding machines and aluminum fabrication tools, handling long pieces of material and repetitive production tasks in a hands-on, industrial setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX 77088.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Houston,TX 77088.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.