**Job Title: Structural Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Structural Steel Welder to weld and fabricate structural steel components for a variety of construction and industrial projects. This role involves working with beams, columns, and girders, interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, operating multiple welding processes, and consistently following safety and quality standards in a busy production environment. **Responsibilities** + Weld and fabricate structural steel components, including beams, columns, and girders, using 3/32 and 0.45 wire. + Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, schematics, and welding symbols to ensure accurate layout, fit-up, and assembly. + Operate MIG and stick welding equipment to produce strong, consistent welds that meet project specifications. + Use oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other common welding shop power tools to cut, shape, and prepare metal. + Fit and position structural steel parts prior to welding, ensuring proper alignment and tolerances. + Inspect completed welds for quality, strength, and compliance with specifications and production standards. + Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and construction teams to meet project goals and production schedules. + Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform basic adjustments on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and uptime. + Follow all safety protocols, shop rules, and industry standards to prevent accidents and injuries. + Perform post-welding activities such as grinding, cleaning, and polishing to finish welded assemblies. + Work in a production-oriented environment, contributing to efficient workflow and continuous improvement of processes. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience in structural welding and metal fabrication, particularly with structural steel components. + Proficiency in MIG and stick welding techniques using 3/32 and 0.45 wire. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, technical drawings, and welding symbols. + Experience with structural steel welding and MIG structural welding in a production environment. + Ability to use an oxy-acetylene torch safely and effectively. + Skilled in using common welding shop power tools, including grinders and other metalworking tools. + Strong attention to detail with a focus on weld quality and adherence to specifications. + Effective problem-solving skills to address fit-up, distortion, and other fabrication challenges. + Physical stamina and the ability to work in challenging environments, including at heights. + Ability to work safely and consistently follow established safety procedures and guidelines. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with flux core welding processes. + Experience in fitting and layout of structural steel components. + Previous work in a high-volume production or fabrication shop environment. + Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures. + Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with engineering, fabrication, and construction teams. **Why Work Here?** Employees join a culture that emphasizes ownership, shared success, and long-term financial well-being. Team members have the opportunity to participate in profit sharing based on divisional performance and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The organization offers subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, with additional discounts for completing an annual physical and maintaining a tobacco-free lifestyle. Company-paid basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage provide added security, with options to purchase additional life insurance at subsidized rates. After one full year of employment, employees can become owners and receive an annual payout based on overall company performance, reinforcing a culture of shared achievement and accountability. The workplace also offers thoughtful perks such as cold drinks in the summer, periodic shop events, branded T-shirts and merchandise, and a boot voucher to support safety and comfort on the job. **Work Environment** The role is based in and around a large structural steel production facility in El Mirage, AZ, with work performed both indoors and outdoors. The shop uses swamp coolers and fans to provide a somewhat climate-controlled environment and is organized, with new production lines being added to support growth and efficiency. The setting is a busy structural steel shop that relies on MIG and stick welding equipment, oxy-acetylene torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other standard welding and fabrication tools. Employees can expect a hands-on, industrial environment focused on production, safety, and teamwork, with appropriate work attire and protective gear required for a welding and fabrication facility. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Mirage, AZ. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 El Mirage,AZ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.