Apprentice Welder

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Job Description

The Mechanical Assembler will fabricate and assemble custom copper piping racks and related housings using oxyacetylene brazing, hand tools, and measurement equipment. This role focuses on cutting copper piping to precise lengths, brazing copper-to-copper joints according to customer specifications, and working from blueprints and schematics in a fast-paced, team-based manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut copper piping and insulation to exact lengths using a tape measure and hand tools based on customer specifications and blueprints.
• Braise copper-to-copper piping using an oxyacetylene torch throughout the day, ensuring strong, clean, and accurate joints.
• Interpret and follow blueprints, schematics, and assembly instructions to build custom units and related housings.
• Assemble mechanical racks and the housings they sit in as part of a team, ensuring all components are properly aligned and secured.
• Move, bend, kneel, twist, and stand for extended periods while performing assembly and brazing tasks on the production floor.
• Use basic hand tools and mechanical assembly techniques to complete fabrication and general labor tasks as required.
• Collaborate with team members in groups of 3–4 to meet production goals and maintain a fast-paced workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures, including proper use of tools and personal protective equipment.
• Support additional fabrication tasks, such as MIG welding on mild steel, when skills and production needs align.
• Perform quality-conscious work, checking measurements, fit, and brazed joints to ensure units meet required standards.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 months of experience in mechanical assembly, complex machine operation, construction, or similar work that demonstrates mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure to cut piping and insulation to specified lengths.
• Basic mechanical skills and comfort using hand tools in an assembly or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and schematics as needed.
• Physical ability to perform frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, moving, and standing throughout the shift.
• Interest in and ability to perform oxyacetylene brazing on copper piping with training provided.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in small groups in a fast-paced setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with brazing, MIG welding, or other fabrication processes is a plus.
• Experience in plumbing, entry-level welding, farm machinery repair, or automotive repair is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Comfort with general labor tasks in a production setting.
• Willingness to cross-train in areas such as quality checks and functional testing.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a clean, well-organized custom shop where every project is unique and impactful, offering variety and continual learning. There are opportunities to train into additional areas such as brazing, quality, and functional testing, supporting ongoing skill development and career growth. Performance-based pay increases recognize strong contributions, and the operation is known for steady work and job security, even during economic downturns.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, fast-paced manufacturing building where units are built in teams of 3–4 people. The environment is well lit and kept clean, though the nature of the work means employees can expect to get dirty. The standard schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no air conditioning, but fans are used to maintain airflow. Steel-toed shoes and long pants are required every day as part of the dress code, and employees work with mechanical assembly tools, oxyacetylene brazing equipment, and occasionally welding equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ramsey, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Ramsey,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.