Welder

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled TIG welder fabricator to join our final assembly department. You will report directly to the Welding Supervisor and Plant Manager, collaborating with a team of 10 other welders. Your primary responsibility will involve fabricating machined parts, mainly performing horizontal TIG welding with some MIG welding tasks. You will also use hand tools to finish rough edges on stainless steel or aluminum parts, requiring proficiency in reading client-specific blueprints for short-run production.

Shift: 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding (95%) and MIG welding (5%) in multiple positions.
• Oversee and support all TIG welding and final assembly tasks.
• Use hand tools such as angle grinders and sanders to finish parts.
• Utilize equipment like tube benders, drill presses, and saws as necessary.
• Read and interpret client-specific blueprints for job execution.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of TIG stainless steel experience, including welding on thin stainless steel (14 gauge).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, including understanding symbols and tolerances.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Fabrication and assembly experience.
• Proficiency with machine shop tools (lathe, Bridgeport, saw, grinders, etc.).
• Pipefitting experience.
• MIG welding experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a laid-back, family-oriented culture that values cross-training and continuous learning. We offer an environment where you can develop your skills and grow within the company, with a focus on work-life balance and long-term employment.

Work Environment

Our facility is dedicated to the manufacturing and assembly of pathology, histology, necropsy, and morgue equipment. We maintain a clean working environment with a friendly and cooperative atmosphere. The dress code includes working attire with steel toe boots, a welding helmet, and gloves. The team consists of 84 employees, including 10 welders, working together to transform raw materials into finished products under one roof. We operate multiple departments, including Engineering, Machining, Welding, Metal Finishing, and Shipping/Receiving, ensuring a comprehensive production process from design to delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $56000.00/yr.

Insurance, medical, dental, vision, 401k, short/long term disability

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.