**Job Title: 2nd Shift Welder** **Job Description** This position involves working as a railcar repairman, primarily engaging in mechanical and welding tasks to repair rail cars. The role is physically demanding and involves working in a dirty environment. While fluxcore welding is preferred, candidates with MIG welding skills can be trained, with weld testing determining training needs. **Responsibilities** + Perform 60% mechanical work and 40% welding work to repair rail cars. + Work safely around heavy equipment, railcars, and railroad tracks. + Coordinate and complete all railcar repairs and maintenance. + Interpret job work orders and follow blueprints/schematics to perform required repairs. + Utilize basic mechanical skills and build knowledge of machines and tools to weld, cut, and gouge. + Notify of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks. + Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean, and comply with Environmental, Health and Safety policies. + Ensure FRA, AAR, and customer quality standards are met. + Complete any other duties as assigned to complete the task. **Essential Skills** + Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to weld. + Knowledge of hand tools, air tools, and fluxcore welding. + Ability to stand for long periods, work in hot and cold environments, and lift repetitively throughout the day. + Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with mechanical or railcar work. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to take a fluxcore weld test to determine training needs. + Experience in grinding, air tools, hand tools, mechanical assembly, and fabrication. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy overtime opportunities and yearly boot reimbursement, along with safety glasses reimbursement. Benefit from an excellent benefits package and competitive pay. **Work Environment** Work in an environment that is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The setting is very dirty and heavy industrial, requiring adaptability to varied conditions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Hollidaysburg,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025. **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.