• Welder

    Aerotek (Valley, NE)


    Job Title: Welder

     

    $25-29/hr

    Job Description

    We are currently seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our Steel and Irrigation Operations division as welders. This role involves welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.

    Responsibilities

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

    + Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning of work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence.

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

    + Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings.

    + Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner.

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

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

    + Use labor reporting system, 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.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

    + Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

    + Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers.

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

    + Ability to pass an onsite welding assessment.

    + Willingness to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs.

    + Ability to lift 50lbs 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.

    + High awareness for safety at all times.

    + Ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision.

    + Passion and integrity with a drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

    + Technical welding degree from a trade school.

    + Experience in pulse welding, Mig, and Flex core welding.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a large company offering high pay and good training programs, with opportunities for career growth. Enjoy a $2/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts and receive a $175 stipend for new boots at orientation.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is heavy industrial and requires wearing jeans, steel toe shoes with metatarsal cover, and a shirt. The campus is large, necessitating driving from building to building. Expect a noisy and occasionally dirty environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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.