Job Details

Welder Position

We are seeking a skilled welder to join our team, specializing in MIG welding to construct trailer components. You will employ various welding techniques, including gas metal arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc welding, to ensure high-quality results. Your role will involve safely operating welding equipment, inspecting workpieces for defects, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Responsibilities:

• Use MIG welding technique to weld trailer components.
• Operate welding gear and equipment safely.
• Examine workpieces for defects and notify supervisor of any concerns.
• Perform repairs as needed.
• Use measuring tapes, combination squares, and levels to lay out, position, align, and secure parts before assembly.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating or material distortion.
• Sign off on completed work orders and ensure quality of work.
• Maintain, organize, and clean workstation and equipment.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in MIG welding.
• Experience with hand tools and equipment used in production.
• Ability to read blueprints and execute welding tasks accordingly.
• Knowledge of welding processes for stainless steel, carbon steel, and structural steel.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures and combination squares.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with TIG welding and flux core processes.
• Familiarity with grinding and fabrication techniques.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

We truly care about our employees and focus on their training and development, offering opportunities for advancement within the company. We provide flexible schedules with A & B shifts and promote from within, allowing for career growth and diversification.

Work Environment:

Work in a supportive and flexible environment that values employee development and promotes from within. We offer A & B shifts to accommodate different schedules, and provide all necessary equipment to perform your duties efficiently.

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract to hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Knoxville, TN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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 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 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.