Welder - Aerotek : Job Details

Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder to custom fabricate and work on shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME Pressure Vessels, and Tanks up to 15' in diameter, 120 feet in length, and up to 320,000 pounds. The role primarily involves MIG flux-core welding on a variety of metals including stainless, carbon, and precious metals, as well as some TIG welding and fitting if trained. The candidate must be experienced in code welding and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks to custom fabricate products.

• Work on shell and tube heat exchangers, ASME Pressure Vessels, and Tanks.

• Conduct MIG flux-core welding on various metals.

• Utilize 045 wire welding techniques.

• Engage in TIG welding and fitting if trained.

• Execute code welding tasks.

• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.

Essential Skills

• Experience in welding fabricated heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and tanks.

• Proficiency in fabricating steel products.

• Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols.

• Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1 is a plus.

• Physical capability to lift 50+ pounds.

• Comfortable working at heights, welding 15ft - 20ft in the air.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in layout and fabrication welding.

• Code welding certification is advantageous.

• AWS certification is beneficial.

• Welding school degree or certifications.

• Experience welding on tanks/vessels.

• Skills in TIG tubing, Sub-arc (S.A.W.), and back gouging.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a Welder Advancement Program, voluntary overtime opportunities, and comprehensive benefits for direct employees. We foster a supportive environment that values growth and professional development.

Work Environment

The position operates across 4 buildings on a 6-acre site with 50,000 square feet of production floor space. The largest products handled are over 100 feet in length and weigh more than 60 tons. The work schedule is 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00

• 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 Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 11, 2024.

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.