Welder, Gallatin, TN

Job Description

This role focuses on MIG welding steel components in a dynamic job shop environment. You will use blueprints and drawings to perform accurate, high‑quality welds while working closely with a team that supports custom fabrication and production.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld steel components according to detailed specifications provided in blueprints and drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specific welding requirements, joint types, and weld sizes.
• Set up welding equipment and materials to complete assigned jobs efficiently and safely.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and conformance to project specifications.
• Collaborate with team members in cutting, forming, welding, fabrication, and finishing areas to support smooth production flow.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following all safety and shop procedures.
• Adapt to a job shop environment by working on a variety of custom projects and changing priorities as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 1.5 to 3 years of hands-on MIG welding experience.
• Proficiency in MIG welding steel components in a production or job shop environment.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Capability to work with minimal training and quickly adapt to existing processes and standards.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure weld quality and adherence to specifications.
• Reliability in following safety practices and shop procedures.
• Ability to work assigned shift hours: 1st shift (6:00am – 2:30pm) or 2nd shift (2:15pm – 10:45pm).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a welding and fabrication area within a broader metal cutting, forming, and finishing operation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members across design, fabrication, and production finishing.
• Strong work ethic and readiness to “hit the ground running” with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to bring personal welding hood and gloves for testing and daily use, as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests in your long-term well-being through comprehensive benefits and meaningful perks. After eligibility periods, you can participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 6% of your salary, as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant employer sponsorship. The organization provides company-paid life insurance and partially paid disability insurance, along with supplemental short- and long-term disability options. You will receive annual reimbursement for eye exams and prescription safety glasses, a boot allowance after one year, and access to tuition reimbursement up to the federal limit. The company supports a healthy lifestyle with gym membership reimbursement and offers paid maternity and paternity leave. You will benefit from paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, plus a paid volunteer day each year. Additional advantages include cell phone reimbursement, company-provided uniforms, and a team member referral program with attractive bonuses, all within a culture that values teamwork, safety, and professional growth.

Work Environment

The role is based in a job shop environment that includes office space for daily team meetings, a design area, a metal cutting and forming area, a welding and fabrication area, and a painting and production finishing area for completed products. The shop features an open floor plan with open bay doors that provide ventilation and support a comfortable working atmosphere. You will work with MIG welding equipment and steel materials as part of a broader fabrication and finishing process. Eye protection is provided on site, and you are expected to bring your own welding hood and gloves for testing and ongoing work. The position operates on structured shifts, with a 1st shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm and a 2nd shift from 2:15pm to 10:45pm, in a production-focused environment that emphasizes safety, organization, and collaboration.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gallatin, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Gallatin,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.