Job Description
Job Description🔥 Structural Welder – First Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Buffalo, NY
PAY: $26-31+/HR
Join a growing industry leader in custom‑engineered industrial systems. As a Structural Welder, you’ll fabricate high‑quality metal components used in power, oil & gas, and manufacturing applications. If you take pride in precision welds, enjoy working with aluminum and stainless, and want to contribute to meaningful, long‑term projects, this role is for you.
🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here
This company values craftsmanship, teamwork, and long‑term growth. You'll enjoy:
- 💼 Full medical, dental & vision benefits
- 💰 401(k) eligibility after 6 months
- 🔒 Guaranteed 40 hours/week with optional OT
- 📈 Opportunities for advancement in an expanding company
- 🍽️ Holiday lunches & team events (including an annual venison cookout)
- 🤝 Supportive leadership and a stable work environment
- 🛠️ Work with a team of skilled tradespeople on custom, high‑impact projects
🛠️ What You’ll Do
- Weld and fabricate structural components for custom filtration skids
- Work with aluminum, stainless steel, and various structural metals
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and build specifications
- Ensure all welds meet strict safety, quality, and project requirements
- Perform inspections and tests to verify structural integrity
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation and fabrication area
- Collaborate with team members to solve fabrication challenges
- Assist in mentoring junior welders as needed
📚 What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of structural/MIG welding experience; TIG competency preferred
- Proficiency welding aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steels
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, prints, and schematics
- Strong understanding of welding safety standards and shop safety practices
- Experience performing quality checks and structural weld inspections
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
- Ability to maintain a safe, organized, efficient workspace
⭐ Nice‑to‑Have Skills
- Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent)
- Familiarity with PPE standards and shop safety protocols
- Ability to lift and move heavy materials throughout the shift
- High school diploma or equivalent
🏭 Work Environment
Work in a hands‑on, industrial fabrication shop alongside experienced welders and fabricators. The production floor is:
- Open and well‑ventilated
- Not climate‑controlled (seasonal temperature changes apply)
- Active with fabrication, assembly, and material movement
- PPE‑required to maintain safety around welding, cutting, and heavy equipment
Your day will include standing, bending, lifting, and working directly with metal components and welding equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Buffalo, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Buffalo,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 in solving 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.