**Job Title: Welder** Job Description The welder will be responsible for executing a variety of welding tasks that involve reading and interpreting blueprints from various manufacturing sites. The role requires proficiency in laying out and fitting parts prior to welding, and skillful use of MIG, GMAW, and FCAW welding techniques on different metals. An important aspect of the job includes grinding and polishing welds to ensure quality and detail before inspection. Responsibilities + Read and interpret blueprints from diverse manufacturing sites. + Lay out and fit all parts and components before tacking and welding. + Utilize MIG, GMAW, and FCAW welding techniques on metals such as mild steel, carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel. + Grind and polish welds to prepare parts for inspection. + Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes, hoists, and sit-down forklifts to move parts. Essential Skills + Proven skills in structural steel welding and ability to pass a weld test. + Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints and shop math for layout and fitting. + Ability to use fabrication equipment for cutting, bending, and grinding parts to specification. + Experience welding carbon steel ranging from 1/8" to 4" using .035/.045/.052 wire. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment. + Exposure to magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing, or X-ray testing of welds. Why Work Here? Employees will enjoy a personal and family-oriented atmosphere in a small business setting where they are valued as individuals. The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits covered 100% for employees. A cafeteria with homemade food is available at a discounted cost, and a 401(k) plan with a 50% match for up to 4% of gross income is offered. Employees receive six paid holidays and an additional company-paid floating holiday. Vacation time increases with tenure, starting with one week after six months of employment. Work Environment The weld shop is climate-controlled and organized into cell groups with good ventilation. There are four weld cells per group, and welders have their own space within these cells. Occasionally, welding on galvanized steel can create a haze due to a chemical reaction. The dress code includes jeans, steel-toed boots, and a work shirt, with safety glasses as part of the personal protective equipment. The facility has approximately 40 welders. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Waynesboro,PA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.