Maintenance Welder

Job Title: Maintenance Welder Job Description

This role focuses on welding and fabricating ramps, decks, and loading systems for a variety of high-profile applications. You will work with aluminum materials using MIG and TIG processes, interpret blueprints, and contribute to production in a shop environment. The position is ideal for someone with solid welding experience who is eager to learn, take on specialized projects, and grow within a family-oriented operation.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate ramps, decks, and loading systems according to project specifications and blueprints.

• Perform MIG welding on aluminum components with consistent quality and adherence to safety standards.

• Utilize TIG welding techniques when required to complete fabrication and repair tasks.

• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings to plan and execute welding operations accurately.

• Operate production equipment and tools in a shop environment to support fabrication and assembly work.

• Use forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move and position materials and finished products safely.

• Collaborate with team members on specialized welding projects, including military-related work when assigned.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and contribute to a safe, comfortable, and efficient shop environment.

• Follow all shop procedures and guidelines while demonstrating a strong willingness to learn new techniques and grow in the role.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with MIG welding, particularly on aluminum materials.

• Ability to perform TIG welding for fabrication and repair work.

• Competence in aluminum welding in a production or shop environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.

• Experience working in a production setting with fabrication (FAB) processes.

• Capability to operate a forklift and handle materials safely.

• Demonstrated willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formal schooling or training in welding or related technical fields.

• Experience with fabrication (FAB) in a shop or industrial environment.

• Exposure to military welding training or specialized welding projects.

• Comfort working with aluminum in various welding applications.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a production setting.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive, family-owned shop culture with clear room for growth and development. Employees enjoy paid days off, access to first and second level tickets to local professional baseball games, and engaging events such as a holiday party and casino day. The workplace has been recognized as a top workplace, and personal protective equipment such as welding helmets is provided. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, are available, along with opportunities to participate in military welding training on specialized projects.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a clean, comfortable-temperature shop that can be a bit dusty due to fabrication activities. Standard first shift runs from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with additional hours available on Fridays. A weekend shift is available from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a shift premium, and extra hours during the week are possible if desired. The environment includes production equipment, aluminum welding stations, forklifts, and provided personal protective equipment such as welding helmets.

Job Type & Location

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

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 Germantown,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.