Entry Level Welder/Fabricator

Aerotek • Sioux City, IA • 2h ago

Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday

Pay: $18-$24

Overview:

If you've built strong tenure in manufacturing and want to take the next step into welding, this is the spot for you. We offer a structured 6-8 week, paid training program that teaches the fundamentals of welding and fabrication-no prior welding experience required. You'll earn while you learn, then transition into production welding on large steel assemblies with a team that values safety, quality, and reliability.

What You'll Do:

Complete a6-8 week welding training program covering safety, weld theory, torch use, joint prep, and basic fabrication.

Learn and apply MIG (GMAW) welding on carbon steel in flat/horizontal positions; progress to additional positions as proficiency grows.

Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols.

Prep materials: measure, cut, grind, fit, and tack components to specification.

Use hand and power tools (grinders, tape measures, squares, clamps) safely and effectively.

What You Need to Succeed:

Manufacturing experience with solid work history/tenure (reliable attendance and strong references).

Genuine interest in welding and learning a skilled trade.

Comfortable with standing, lifting 50+ lbs, bending, and repetitive tasks in a shop environment.

Basic math and measurement skills (tape measure to 1/16", fractions/decimals).

Ability to follow written instructions, SOPs, and safety rules; good attention to detail.

Positive attitude, coachability, and team-first mindset.

Work Environment & Tools:

Heavy manufacturing setting with steel fabrication.

Use of welders, grinders, hoists, measuring tools, PPE ( steel-toe boots required ).

Safety-first culture with clear standards and support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Sioux City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 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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