Job Description

Structural MIG / Flux-Core Welder

Build America’s Skyline. Weld the Structures That Matter.

Are you a skilled welder looking to work on large-scale structural steel projects that leave a lasting impact? Join a team that fabricates the beams, columns, railings, stairs, and structural components used in major commercial and industrial projects across the country.

If you take pride in precision, craftsmanship, and producing structurally sound welds that meet the highest quality standards, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a respected steel fabrication company.

What You'll Do

As a Structural MIG / Flux-Core Welder, you'll play a critical role in fabricating the steel structures that support major construction projects nationwide. Working with large beams, columns, and heavy steel components, you'll perform precision welding while ensuring every weld meets strict structural and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Weld plates to structural beams and columns used in large-scale building projects.
• Perform Flux-Core (FCAW) and MIG welding on structural steel, railings, stairs, and miscellaneous metal fabrications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols to determine weld locations and specifications.
• Accurately measure, lay out, and verify dimensions using tape measures and other measuring tools.
• Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment to produce high-quality structural welds.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and structural standards.
• Work with large steel assemblies, ensuring proper fit-up, alignment, and positioning before welding.
• Support fabrication processes including cutting, bending, welding, and finishing operations as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Collaborate with fabricators, welders, and production personnel to meet project timelines and quality expectations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of structural MIG welding experience, or completion of formal welding training focused on structural welding.
• Minimum one year of Flux-Core (FCAW) welding experience or equivalent education and training.
• Strong MIG and Flux-Core welding skills in structural applications.
• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols.
• Proficiency using a tape measure and verifying dimensions accurately.
• Experience producing precise, high-quality welds on structural steel components.
• Solid understanding of structural welding techniques, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to work safely around large steel beams and heavy materials.

Preferred Experience

• Structural steel fabrication experience.
• Experience fabricating railings, stairs, platforms, and miscellaneous metals.
• Knowledge of the complete steel fabrication process, including cutting, forming, welding, and finishing.
• Experience working on both small custom projects and large structural assemblies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to continue developing skills through ongoing training and certification opportunities.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that helps shape major construction projects across the nation. Every day, you'll contribute to work that has a lasting impact while building your skills alongside experienced professionals who take pride in quality craftsmanship.

What We Offer

• Consistent first-shift schedule
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile structural projects
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Modern fabrication equipment and tools
• Stable workload and structured work environment
• Strong safety culture
• Collaborative team of experienced welders and fabricators
• Career growth opportunities within structural steel fabrication

Work Environment

This position is based in a large structural steel fabrication facility designed to handle complex steel projects from start to finish. The shop includes cutting, bending, welding, and coating operations and works with large structural beams, columns, and heavy steel assemblies.

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday: 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Friday: 5:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Mandatory 49-hour workweek

This is an industrial manufacturing environment where attention to detail is critical. Weld quality must meet exact specifications, as the finished products become essential structural components in buildings and infrastructure projects. Appropriate PPE and adherence to safety procedures are required at all times.

Put Your Welding Skills to Work on Projects That Last

If you're ready to take your welding career to the next level and work on the structural steel that supports some of the country's most significant construction projects, apply today. Join a team where quality, precision, and craftsmanship are valued every day.

This is a Permanent position based out of New Richmond, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Richmond,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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