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Overview

The Welder and Fabricator position involves supporting trenching operations through various hands-on tasks in a construction yard environment, including cutting and repairing metal components, and adhering to safety guidelines. This role offers opportunities for growth within a team-oriented environment at Aerotek, a staffing and services solutions provider.

Responsibilities

  • Cut metal pieces accurately according to specifications and project requirements.
  • Patch small holes and perform basic repairs on metal components to ensure structural integrity.
  • Work on spreader pipe lengths, including measuring, cutting, and preparing materials for trenching-related projects.
  • Complete auxiliary yard tasks such as power washing equipment, materials, and yard areas to maintain cleanliness and safety.
  • Set up materials and equipment for haulers, ensuring items are properly staged and ready for transport.
  • Paint boxes and other components using both hand painting methods and spray guns as required.
  • Perform stick and MIG welding on aluminum and steel materials in alignment with project needs and safety standards.
  • Use a tape measure to take precise measurements and verify dimensions during cutting, welding, and assembly tasks.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the yard.
  • Support trenching division operations by assisting with general production and yard tasks as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with the yard leadership team to report progress, issues, or needs related to materials and equipment.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in stick welding with the ability to perform basic welds on aluminum and steel components.
  • Proficiency in MIG welding, including working with both aluminum and steel materials.
  • Ability to accurately use a tape measure to take and verify measurements for cutting, welding, and assembly tasks.
  • Experience working with aluminum and steel in a production, fabrication, or construction environment.
  • Ability to perform painting tasks, including hand painting and using a spray gun on boxes and other surfaces.
  • Capability to operate power washing equipment safely and effectively in a yard setting.
  • Strong commitment to following safety guidelines and consistently using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • No formal certifications or degrees required, making this role accessible to candidates with hands-on experience and a strong work ethic.
  • Comfort working in a construction yard environment with exposure to outdoor conditions and industrial equipment.
  • Ability to follow instructions, work independently on assigned tasks, and collaborate with yard leadership.
  • Willingness to learn new tasks within the trenching division and take on additional responsibilities over time.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • The role is based in a construction yard environment supporting trenching operations.
  • The standard shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • This is a fully onsite position in Wake Forest, NC.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Wake Forest, NC

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 35% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across North Carolina, where the middle half runs $23–$34/hr across 41 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 22% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Wake Forest, NC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Wake Forest, NC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across North Carolina as a whole we're tracking 103 other active welding openings from 52 employers. Browse welding jobs across North Carolina.

Aerotek currently has 4 other openings live in North Carolina, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in North Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (13), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (8), and Environmental Air Systems (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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