**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** The primary focus of this position is on the repair and fabrication of pipe, sheet, and structural assemblies within a manufacturing facility environment. Most work involves welding stainless steel or aluminum. Tasks may involve working from blueprints or creating original builds. **Responsibilities** + Repair and fabricate pipe, sheet, and structural assemblies. + Perform stainless steel and aluminum welding. + Work from blueprints or create original builds. + Lay out and fabricate new and replacement piping systems. + Install valves and related piping equipment. + Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications. + Tack-weld and weld components and assemblies using GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and gas welding processes. + Use plasma machines, acetylene torches, band saws, and cut-off machines to size materials. + Use pipe threading and cutting machines to prepare threaded pipes. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in blueprint reading. + Experience in welding, pipe welding, and TIG welding. + Knowledge of mechanical and pneumatics systems. + Experience in industrial maintenance. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Tasks include layout and fabrication of piping systems. + Installation of valves and related equipment. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy paid drive time while on contract, contributing to a rewarding and supportive work environment. **Work Environment** This position is based in an industrial processing building, which is loud and can be hot at times. Work occurs in all areas of the building, including some outdoor tasks. Generally, projects are completed in teams of two, but most preventive maintenance tasks are done independently. The work schedule consists of four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, with overtime available on Fridays. There is little flexibility in start time, which is between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wahpeton, ND. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Wahpeton,ND. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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.