Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder – Custom Metal Fabrication

Job Description

This role focuses on custom metal fabrication and welding for a wide variety of residential and commercial projects, including staircases, railings, gates, fireplaces, kitchen hoods, and custom countertops. You will work in a specialized metal shop performing multiple welding processes, fabricating from different metals, and occasionally traveling to job sites to support installation and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of welding processes, with a primary focus on MIG and TIG welding, and additional use of stick and flux welding as needed.
• Fabricate custom metal products such as staircases, railings, gates, fireplaces, kitchen hoods, and countertops for both residential and commercial applications.
• Work with a variety of metals, including mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, carbon steel, sheet metal, and copper.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as brake presses, shears, plasma cutters, rollers, and other shop tools to form, cut, and assemble metal components.
• Perform assembly of fabricated parts, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and structural integrity.
• Use brazing and soldering techniques when required for specific projects or materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications to determine measurements, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Accurately read and use tape measures and other measuring tools to cut and fabricate materials to precise dimensions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following shop safety practices and proper handling of tools and equipment.
• Drive to and from job sites as needed, representing the company professionally and ensuring safe operation of company vehicles.
• Collaborate with a small team of fabricators and welders to complete custom projects efficiently and to high-quality standards.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated components for quality, appearance, and adherence to project requirements, making adjustments as necessary.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of TIG welding experience in a fabrication or similar environment.
• At least 2 years of MIG welding experience in a fabrication or similar environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of metal fabrication experience.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, stick, and flux welding processes, with emphasis on MIG and TIG.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong fabrication skills, including cutting, forming, and assembling metal components.
• Ability to work confidently with mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, carbon steel, sheet metal, and copper.
• Ability to accurately read and use tape measures and other measuring tools.
• Clean driving record, enabling safe and reliable travel to and from job sites.
• Solid understanding of basic shop safety practices and safe operation of welding and fabrication equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating brake presses, shears, plasma cutters, and rollers.
• Experience with brazing and soldering in a metal fabrication setting.
• Experience in custom metal work for residential and commercial projects, such as staircases, railings, and architectural features.
• Ability to work independently on custom projects while also collaborating effectively within a small team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, aesthetically pleasing finished products.
• Comfort working in a flexible environment where project types and tasks can vary from day to day.

Why Work Here?

You will join a laid-back, flexible shop that values work-life balance and offers a four-day workweek schedule with completely optional overtime and no weekend work. The company focuses on custom, interesting projects rather than repetitive production, giving you the chance to build unique pieces and continuously develop your skills. The team enjoys a stable work environment with a history of avoiding layoffs and a strong track record of recognizing and rewarding performance through frequent pay reviews and raises. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including health care, dental, and short- and long-term coverage, paid at 100%, along with a retirement plan. The company’s excellent reputation is reflected in outstanding customer feedback and high review scores, providing a sense of pride in the work you do and the projects you help create.

Work Environment

You will work in a smaller, close-knit shop of about 15 people, located a short drive from a major beltline and set on a beautiful lot of land. The facility features large airport hangar doors that provide excellent air flow and a comfortable, open feel. The shop is fairly clean and organized, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and efficient work area. The typical schedule alternates between Monday through Thursday one week and Tuesday through Friday the next, with hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime is entirely optional, with the opportunity to work up to 10 extra hours per week, and most team members choosing 2 to 5 hours, with no weekend shifts. You will use a variety of welding and fabrication equipment daily, including MIG and TIG welders, brake presses, shears, plasma cutters, rollers, and measuring tools, in an environment that supports focus, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MADISON, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 MADISON,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Thursday, 10 hours per week, Flexible hours, Shift work

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