• Welder

    Aerotek (Omaha, NE)


    Job Title: Welder

    •Pay Range: $22-28 based on experience and skills.

     

    Shift Differential: $2/hour

    Job Description

    We are seeking highly motivated and skilled individual to join our manufacturing operation division as a Welder. The role involves welding metal components to fabricate or repair products based on layouts, blueprints, or work orders using brazing and various arc and gas welding equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Fuse or weld metal structural components together using arc welding in the fabrication of steel electrical poles, substations, and other structures.

    + Perform welding operations requiring limited planning from blueprints or written specifications and determining operation sequence.

    + Utilize all safety devices and wear mandatory personal protective safety equipment.

    + Adjust welding equipment to prescribed settings.

    + Maintain and operate production tooling, fixtures, and welding equipment safely and securely.

    + Read and complete labor reporting systems, standard shop forms, and blueprints.

    + Perform minor welding machine maintenance (e.g., tips, liners, gas cups).

    + Use labor reporting systems, routing shop forms, and fill out move tags.

    Essential Skills

    + At least two months of welding experience within the last two years.

    + Ability to read a measuring tape accurately.

    + Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

    + Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers.

    + Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

    + Ability to pass an onsite welding assessment.

    + Ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required.

    + Steady work history with tenure at prior positions.

    + Safety-focused with the ability to lift 50 lbs consistently.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

    + One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

    + American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school.

    + Six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints correctly without assistance.

    + Passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

    + Technical welding degree from a trade school is considered.

    + Experience with Pulse welding, MIG, and Flex core.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer high pay, excellent training programs, and opportunities for career growth within a large company. Employees on the 2nd and 3rd shifts receive a $2/hr shift differential. At orientation, you will receive a $175 stipend to purchase new boots.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is heavy industrial, requiring jeans, steel toes with metatarsal covers, and a shirt. The campus is large, necessitating driving from building to building. Expect a noisy and sometimes dirty environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Omaha,NE.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 4, 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.