**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** Join our team as a Welder in a pre-fabrication shop, where you will be integral in welding together frames for modular units. This role requires expertise in MIG welding and fluxcore welding on steel, as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints. All welding is typically flat or horizontal, with occasional vertical welding. **Responsibilities** + Perform MIG and fluxcore welding on steel. + Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate assembly. + Control AMP and tolerances to produce clean, strong welds. + Cut materials accurately using a tape measure. + Finish welds using a grinder. + Maintain a clean and organized work area. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in MIG and fluxcore welding. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Strong mechanical aptitude, math, and measuring skills. + Experience with hand and power tools. + Capability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + TIG/Stick welding experience preferred. + Ability to fit is preferred. + Own basic hand tools and know their proper use. + Experience with wire diagrams and written instructions. **Why Work Here?** This opportunity offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You will also enjoy paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k retirement plan. The company is known for its excellent reputation in the industry, providing good benefits, pay progression, and career advancement opportunities. Join a team where a former welder advanced to become the CNC Foreman. **Work Environment** You will be working in a fast-paced, repetitive, and construction-related pre-fabrication shop. Safety is a priority, requiring steel toe boots and safety glasses at all times. The dress code includes long pants and a t-shirt. The work schedule is Monday through Friday with two shifts: 6am-4:30pm and 4pm-2am. Some weekends may be required with prior notice. A 30-minute lunch break is provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ruther Glen, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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 Ruther Glen,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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.