Job Title: Welder Job Description The candidate will be responsible for welding steel enclosures that house diesel generators as well as diesel fuel oil supply tanks. This position involves layout, fitting, and MIG welding on mild steel. The ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and a tape measure is required from day one. Responsibilities • Perform MIG welding on steel enclosures and diesel fuel oil supply tanks. • Execute layout and fitting tasks accurately. • Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings effectively. • Utilize hand and power tools proficiently. • Measure accurately using a tape measure. Essential Skills • Over two years of experience in MIG welding. • Experience in layout and fitting. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Basic understanding of hand and power tools. • Proficiency in tape measure reading. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience from welding school is a plus. Why Work Here? This position offers competitive pay in Batavia, Ohio, and provides a great opportunity to learn and grow your skills. Employees have the chance to advance, as demonstrated by a contractor who worked their way up to a lead position, receiving additional training responsibilities and a pay increase. Work Environment The work environment is manufacturing-based with over 100 employees. It is not climate-controlled, so adaptability to varying temperatures is necessary. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $ $35.00/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 Pretax and Roth posttax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and longterm 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 Portsmouth,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on skills and preparing individuals for industry certification exams. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed throughout the United States, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Portsmouth, OH, welders can earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeships offer pathways to enter this growing field, which is projected to need 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, driven by infrastructure expansion and manufacturing growth.
