**Role Overview:** The Welding and Fabrication Assistant supports the production of custom equipment and solutions by helping to produce, join, and finish parts and components. This role is essential in assisting the fabrication team with manufacturing challenges across various industries. **Key Responsibilities:** + Assist in welding and fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, and finishing metal components. + Support welders and fabricators in assembling parts according to engineering specifications. + Operate basic shop equipment such as grinders, saws, and drills. + Maintain a clean and organized work environment. + Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE. + Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines. **Qualifications:** + Basic understanding of welding and metal fabrication processes. + Ability to read and interpret simple technical drawings. + Experience with hand and power tools. + Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. + Willingness to learn and take direction from current team members **Preferred Skills:** + Prior experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. + Familiarity with MIG/TIG welding techniques. + Forklift or crane operation experience is a plus. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Bessemer,AL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 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.