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Job Title: Welder Lead

Job Description

We are seeking two experienced Welder Leads for our 2nd shift. Each Welder Lead will manage a team of approximately 10 welders, ensuring the team remains on task and managing PTO and attendance. The right candidate must have 2-5 years of welding experience, be proficient with power tools, grinders, and cutting tools, and be able to weld and fabricate products from mechanical drawings, diagrams, and blueprints. This role requires precision welding and the application of appropriate techniques on various metals in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of approximately 10 welders

• Ensure the team remains on task and manage PTO and attendance

• Conduct basic write-ups

• Weld and assemble new metal forms

• Utilize power tools, grinders, and cutting tools

• Weld and fabricate products from mechanical drawings, diagrams, and blueprints

• Apply appropriate welding techniques on various metals

• Perform repetitive tasks in a non-climate-controlled shop

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of welding experience

• Proficiency in TIG and MIG welding

• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

• Ability to read blueprints and spec drawings

• Proficiency with power tools, grinders, and cutting tools

• Experience in welding stainless steel and sheet metal

• Ability to use tape measures and cutting torches

• Mechanical aptitude

• Troubleshooting skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of lead, supervisor, or foreman experience

• Experience with overhead and JIG cranes

Why Work Here?

We offer company-contributed health insurance, 401K matching, paid holidays, and up to 120 hours of PTO. Additionally, there are opportunities for both contract-to-hire and direct placement.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will frequently be exposed to all weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. The noise level in some work areas may be very high.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 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.