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Job Title: Welder

Job Description

We are seeking skilled welders to join our dynamic team, responsible for welding and constructing structural components such as catwalks, stairways, handrails, and support structures. You will produce and assemble steel structures and equipment according to specifications, ensuring work meets quality requirements. Your role includes interpreting blueprints, operating hand tools, following safety requirements, meeting project deadlines, and maintaining department performance metrics. You will also perform quality control activities and collaborate with the lead and supervision for material needs. A 'Can Do' attitude is essential to help deliver products on-time, complete, and error-free.

Hard Skills

• Welding

• Fabrication

• Blueprint reading

• MIG welding

• Structural welding

• Operation of overhead cranes

• Use of grinders, drills, impacts

Soft Skills

• Safety-conscious

• Attention to detail

• Time management

• Quality control

• Team collaboration

• Adaptability

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a standard shift from Monday to Thursday, with common overtime on Fridays and occasional Saturdays, amounting to up to 50 hours a week during peak times. Shifts are 1st shift (6am-4:30pm) and 2nd shift (4:30pm-3am). The starting pay rate for 1st shift is $21.78, increasing post-training, and 2nd shift starts at $22.78, with a $1 shift differential. Advancement opportunities are available, leading to higher wages over time. We offer a hardworking but family-oriented culture in a diverse workforce. Work attire includes jeans, shirts, and steel-toe shoes, with PAPR Weld hoods provided.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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.