Welder

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Welder, where you will be responsible for positioning and clamping components of fabricated metal products prior to welding. You'll set up and adjust welding equipment, change tips, and adjust temperature, feed rates, gas flow, and types of gases as needed. You'll apply proper welding procedures such as MIG, TIG, and resistance welding to weld metal parts together, lay out materials, and tack weld as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper Kanban levels for manufactured and purchased parts.
• Maintain work area to 5S standards.
• Select components, align, and assemble them in the proper sequence using tools such as drills, rivets, screws, bolts, braces, tape, cement, or solder.
• Select appropriate sub-assemblies or component parts and install them in the unit in the specified sequence according to the Sequence of Events (SOE).
• Apply wiring harnesses, sensors, and other electrical components in cabinets as per SOE.
• Recognize color codes to ensure that wiring and other color-coded procedures meet guidelines.
• Read electrical wiring diagrams for accurate assembly.
• Utilize a wide range of hand tools, drill, rivet gun, saw, hy-pot tester, and drill press.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding.
• Experience in fabrication and fitting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Mechanical inspection skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembler tasks.
• Familiarity with electrical wiring diagrams.
• Ability to use hand tools and various equipment such as drills and saws.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a team that values precision and quality in every task. Work in an environment that encourages skill development and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Work Environment

Our work environment is focused on maintaining high standards of organization and cleanliness, adhering to 5S standards. You'll work with advanced welding equipment and a variety of hand tools in a supportive team setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 Asheville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.

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