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Welder And Fabricator

Aerotek
  • Charlotte, NC
  • $19–$28 Per Hour
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

Welder & Fabricator Pressure Vessels | Hiring Immediately

Join a high-performing fabrication team and put your welding skills to work on safety-critical pressure vessels in a clean, well-organized code shop.

We are hiring ASAP for skilled Welders & Fabricators who take pride in code-quality work. Youll perform MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding to strict standards, interpret blueprints and weld symbols, and help produce high-quality equipment in an environment that continuously challenges and develops your skills.

What Youll Do

  • Perform MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding on pressure vessels to applicable codes and procedures
  • Read and work from detailed blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
  • Set up, operate, and adjust welding equipment for high-quality results across metals and positions
  • Weld in positions up to at least 2G (6G strongly preferred) while maintaining structural integrity and code compliance
  • Produce welds that will be inspected via x-ray and other NDE methods
  • Fabricate and assemble components with accurate fit-up and alignment before welding
  • Verify measurements and tolerances to blueprint specifications
  • Safely weld in confined spaces, including crawling into pipes when required
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety protocols
  • Collaborate with the team to hit production goals, especially during peak seasons
  • Monitor weld quality and address issues quickly with inspection/quality teams
  • Continuously improve through daily testing, feedback, and skill development

What Were Looking For

Required:

  • 2+ years of MIG or TIG welding experience in a fabrication or industrial setting
  • Solid proficiency in MIG, TIG, and flux-core processes
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and detailed drawings
  • Experience welding in at least the 2G position (2G certification required; 6G certification or proven ability strongly preferred)
  • Experience producing code-compliant welds subject to x-ray/NDE inspection
  • Strong safety mindset and comfort working in hot, cold, and confined environments
  • Physical ability to crawl into pipes and work in various positions
  • Reliable attendance and consistent performance
  • Willingness to work extended hours (including 1012 hour shifts and occasional Saturdays) during peak production

Preferred / Nice to Have:

  • Direct pressure vessel or code-governed equipment experience
  • Prior work in a code facility with routine x-ray/NDE
  • Strong fabrication experience (fit-up, layout, complex assemblies)
  • Interest in long-term skill development in a respected code shop

Schedule & Work Environment

  • Initial training: 68 weeks on day shift (approx. 6:00 a.m.5:30 p.m. MonThu, 6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Fri)
  • Then transition to night shift: Approx. 5:30 p.m.6:00 a.m. (four 12-hour shifts + one 7-hour Friday shift), with +$2/hour night premium
  • Optional additional Friday nights and occasional Saturdays based on workload
  • Peak seasons (typically July & December) often run ~50 hours/week
  • Clean, well-maintained fabrication shop focused on pressure vessels. Temperatures fluctuate with the seasons (hot in summer, cold in winter). Occasional confined-space work required.

Why Youll Want to Work Here

This is a company that genuinely invests in its people strong benefits, understanding of family needs, and a culture that rewards reliability and skill. Youll build highly marketable code welding experience in a stable environment with real earning potential as you prove yourself. The shop prioritizes quality and continuous improvement while still aiming to support work-life balance.

We are hiring immediately. Qualified welders who can start soon and commit to the training-to-nights path will move quickly through the process.

Ready to put your skills to work on meaningful, high-standard projects? Apply now.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

About Aerotek

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$19–$28 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1983
Websitehttps://www.aerotek.com/

About Company

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.  

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.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Candidate Screeningunmatched
  • Component Assemblyunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pressure Vesselsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Monitoringunmatched
  • Radiographyunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Tolerance Analysisunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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