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Welder

May 30, 2026

Job Title: MIG Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

This role supports manufacturing operations for a company that services the defense industry by performing high-quality MIG welding and fabrication of metal fencing systems and related products. Youwill work with a variety of metals, interpret technical drawings, and ensure all welds and assemblies meet strict quality and defense standards. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented, safety-focused welder who takes pride in producing precise, durable, and visually clean work.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG welding on carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to produce high-quality welds that meet defense and quality standards.
Fabricate metal components for fencing, barriers, gates, frames, and similar structural products from raw materials to finished assemblies.
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to ensure accurate layout, fit-up, and weld placement.
Set up and operate welding equipment, including MIG machines, fabrication machinery, and related tools in accordance with established procedures.
Use hand tools, grinders, and other fabrication equipment to prepare, fit, and finish metal parts.
Measure, cut, fit, and assemble metal parts to precise specifications, maintaining tight tolerances and consistent quality.
Inspect completed welds and assemblies for quality, strength, dimensional accuracy, and appearance, and make corrections as needed.
Maintain compliance with defense industry quality standards, safety requirements, and production documentation throughout the fabrication process.
Perform minor maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment and promptly report any issues or malfunctions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all shop safety policies and procedures.
Collaborate with fabrication, quality, and production teams to meet build schedules and production targets.
Assist with general production tasks such as assembly, fitting, bending, grinding, and sheet metal work as needed.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in MIG welding on carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Hands-on fabrication experience with metal components such as fencing systems, barriers, gates, frames, and structural assemblies.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols for accurate fabrication and welding.
Experience with fabrication processes including measuring, cutting, fitting, assembling, bending, and grinding metal parts.
Skilled in the safe setup and operation of welding equipment, hand tools, grinders, and fabrication machinery.
Strong blueprint reading skills and familiarity with production environments requiring consistent output and quality.
Knowledge of quality inspections and documentation processes related to welded and fabricated products.
Understanding of defense or government contracting manufacturing standards and expectations.
Commitment to safety and adherence to shop safety procedures and industry best practices.
Attention to detail, with the ability to produce clean, structurally sound, and visually acceptable welds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience manufacturing products for the defense or government contracting industry.
Welding certifications such as AWS or equivalent credentials.
Experience fabricating fencing systems, gates, or structural frames from various metals.
Familiarity with quality inspections, documentation, and traceability requirements in a production setting.
Experience operating forklifts or overhead cranes to move materials and assemblies safely.
Exposure to press brake operations and bending of sheet metal or structural components.
Experience with aluminum fabrication, stainless steel fabrication, and sheet metal work.
Knowledge of additional welding processes such as TIG and flux core welding.
Experience with plasma cutting and related cutting technologies.
Comfort working with robotics in a welding or fabrication environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work effectively in a production and assembly environment.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to products that support the defense sector, taking pride in work that demands precision, reliability, and high quality. The environment encourages collaboration between fabrication, quality, and production teams, giving you the opportunity to broaden your skills across multiple fabrication processes. You can build on your welding experience, pursue or apply industry certifications, and gain exposure to advanced fabrication tools and techniques. This role offers a hands-on, fast-paced setting where craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement are valued.

Work Environment

This position is based in a metal fabrication shop environment. The facility is not climate controlled, so temperatures can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, with fans and bay doors used to promote airflow. You will regularly work around welding equipment, fabrication machinery, hand tools, grinders, and cutting equipment such as plasma cutters. The role involves standing for extended periods, handling metal components, and working in a production-focused setting where safety procedures and personal protective equipment are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fredericksburg, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/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 Fredericksburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.

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.

Skills:
Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Blueprints, Brake Press, Candidate Screening, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Crane, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Forklift, Fortune 500 Customers, Government Contracts, Government Standards, Grinding, Hand Tools, High Reliability, Hospital, Industry Standards, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Operations, Material Moving, Metal Manufacturing, Operational Support, Plasma, Procedure Development, Product Support, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Robotics, Safety Process, Safety Training, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Time Management, Traceability, Welding

About the Company:
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.

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.

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:
1983

Website:

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