 NOW HIRING: STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATOR / WELDER: $25-35/hr! 

 Top Pay | Overtime Available | Career Stability | Growing Team

Are you a highly skilled Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder who takes pride in producing quality work? We're looking for experienced professionals who can independently read blueprints, perform complex layouts, fit structural steel, and execute high-quality welds in a fast-paced fabrication shop environment.

If you have experience with structural steel, stairs, railings, and miscellaneous metals, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Steady, Full-Time Work

Overtime Opportunities Available

Modern Fabrication Shop Environment

Work on Complex Structural Steel Projects

Growth Opportunities with a Well-Established Team

Exposure to Automated Fabrication Equipment & Technology

Position Overview

As a Structural Steel Fabricator/Welder, you will be responsible for reading complex blueprints, laying out raw steel materials, fitting structural components, and performing high-quality FCAW and MIG welding. This role requires a strong understanding of structural fabrication processes and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What You'll Be Doing

Structural Steel Fabrication

• Read, interpret, and lay out raw steel materials from structural blueprints and AWS welding symbols
• Measure, mark, and fabricate structural steel components to specification
• Position, align, square, and fit heavy carbon steel plates, beams, and assemblies
• Utilize torches, grinders, fixtures, and fabrication tools to prepare materials

Welding

• Perform high-quality FCAW (Dual-Shield Flux-Core) welding
• Execute MIG (GMAW) welding on carbon steel
• Produce defect-free welds that meet structural specifications and quality standards
• Maintain welding quality while working efficiently and safely

Miscellaneous Metals Fabrication

• Fabricate custom industrial stairs, stringers, handrails, guardrails, and specialty metal components
• Ensure clean fit-up and cosmetically smooth weld finishes
• Produce finished products that meet customer and engineering specifications

Material Handling & Equipment Operation

• Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and material handling systems
• Interface with automated fabrication equipment
• Assist with CNC drill line, robotic plasma, and other automated machinery when required

Quality & Safety

• Verify finished products meet tight structural tolerances
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all shop safety and quality procedures

Required Qualifications

Must Have:

5+ years of structural steel fabrication experience in a shop environment

Extensive experience fabricating:

• Structural Steel
• Stairs
• Handrails
• Guardrails
• Miscellaneous Metals

Deep proficiency with:

• FCAW (Dual-Shield Flux-Core Welding)
• MIG Welding (GMAW)

Ability to independently read and execute complex blueprint drawings

Strong understanding of AWS welding symbols and fabrication layouts

Ability to pass an in-person:

• Layout Test
• Fitting Test
• Welding Test

Preferred Qualifications

AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification (Current or Previous)

Experience operating:

• CNC Drill Lines
• Robotic Plasma Equipment
• Automated Fabrication Machinery

Experience with heavy steel fabrication and industrial projects

Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Takes pride in craftsmanship
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Understands structural steel fabrication from start to finish
• Produces accurate layouts and clean welds
• Thrives in a production-focused shop environment
• Prioritizes safety, quality, and teamwork

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

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.