Structural Welder

Job Title: Structural WelderJob Description

Join our team as a 3rd Shift Fabricator, where you will build and weld structural steel products such as columns, beams, and stairs according to specifications on blueprints. This position involves working with various materials, shaping, and welding them to ensure they meet quality standards and are ready for installation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints for building structural steel products.
• Review the quality of work to ensure structures are ready for installation.
• Cut, size, shape, and bend materials, tack them into place, and weld them.
• Ensure stairs or handles are prepared for job site arrival.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in structural welding and MIG welding.
• Experience in fabrication and reading blueprints.
• Attention to detail and quality control skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and growth-oriented environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in MIG welding or iron workers union welding.
• Union welding experience preferred.
• Ability to pass written Weld and Blueprint tests.
• AWS and AISC Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to read angles and use a tape measure accurately.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers competitive health benefits and is employee-owned, allowing team members to earn stock based on years of service. Vacation time is front-loaded after 60 days of employment, and we host food trucks twice a month, providing lunch at no cost. Employees receive regular pay increases and have the potential for yearly wage reviews. Additionally, we offer a Scheduling Attainment Bonus based on production schedule achievements.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position within a fabrication shop environment, which can be dirty. Personal protective equipment such as jeans, work-appropriate shirts, steel-toed boots, weld helmets, and safety glasses are required. The current location is small, with 15-20 people, but there are plans to move to a larger site, offering future leadership opportunities. The 3rd shift operates Monday to Thursday from 6 PM to 6 AM. The ideal candidate will align with the company's culture, environment, and effort requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlisle,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.