Job Title: Fitter Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder for the 1st shift (6 am-2:30 pm, Monday through Friday) to work with mild steel, creating parts for various projects throughout Wisconsin. You will be involved in building structures for notable developments including Sendiks, Summerfest Stage, and Miller Park. This position requires welding 1/4 to 3/8 inch plates for columns and heavy plates of 1 inch or more.

Responsibilities

• Perform flux core and MIG welding on structural steel.

• Read and interpret blueprints, tape measures, and weld symbols accurately.

• Fit and fabricate steel components according to specifications.

• Utilize plasma cutters, shears, and brake presses for steel fabrication.

• Ensure joint penetration and quality of welds.

• Weld plates ranging from 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch and handle heavy plates.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in flux core and MIG welding.

• Strong blueprint reading skills.

• Experience with tape measures and weld symbols.

• Skilled in fitting and fabricating in a steel fabrication environment.

• Certified welder.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with plasma cutters, shears, and brake presses is a plus.

• Ability to work 40-50 hours a week.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable and organized company that offers a great benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Take advantage of a 401k plan with a 10% company match and enjoy profit sharing and bonuses, with some employees receiving up to $10,000 in a year. Work in a relaxed environment with no micromanagement and opportunities for growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is dirty but organized, with a relaxed and chill atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.