Job Title: Shipping and Welding Technician
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Job Description
This role combines shipping and receiving responsibilities with hands-on work on machining and welding equipment. You operate orbital welding systems for thin-wall stainless tube, support material handling and inventory activities, and help maintain consistent weld quality while working both independently and collaboratively within a production environment.
Responsibilities
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
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Follow established safety protocols and procedures throughout all shipping, receiving, and welding activities.
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Operate orbital welding equipment and related machinery used on thin-wall stainless tube.
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Prepare, position, and align components accurately prior to welding operations.
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Conduct visual inspections of welds to verify compliance with quality and inspection standards.
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Perform minor equipment adjustments and routine maintenance to keep welding and material handling equipment in proper working condition.
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Handle shipping and receiving tasks, including packaging, labeling, and preparing materials for shipment.
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Perform material handling duties such as loading, unloading, and moving products and components within the facility.
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Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to support inventory and shipping operations, where applicable.
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Assist with inventory activities, including counting, tracking, and organizing materials and finished goods.
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Work collaboratively with senior welders or supervisors to meet production and shipping goals.
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Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting process enhancements and developing your skills over time.
Essential Skills
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Hands-on welding experience or recent graduation from a welding school.
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Basic understanding of weld quality requirements and inspection standards.
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Ability to operate orbital welding systems designed to standardize weld quality on thin-wall stainless tube.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
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Strong commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing skill development.
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Capability to become qualified in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for Automatic Welding.
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Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including packaging and labeling.
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Material handling skills, including safe movement and organization of products and components.
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Ability to perform inventory-related tasks such as counting and tracking materials.
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Forklift operation experience or ability to learn to operate forklifts safely.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Experience working with machining or welding equipment in a production or industrial environment.
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Familiarity with orbital welding systems used to standardize weld quality without requiring journeyman-level welders.
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Attention to detail when inspecting welds and verifying quality standards.
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Strong organizational skills for maintaining a clean workspace and managing materials.
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Ability to follow detailed work instructions, safety guidelines, and quality procedures.
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Willingness to collaborate with senior welders and supervisors to achieve production and shipping targets.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that values skill development, continuous improvement, and safe work practices. The environment encourages you to grow your welding and material handling capabilities while contributing directly to high-quality production outcomes. You gain experience with specialized orbital welding technology and develop versatile skills in both fabrication and logistics, supporting long-term career growth in industrial and manufacturing settings.
Work Environment
You work in a production and warehouse setting that combines welding operations with shipping, receiving, and material handling activities. The role involves regular use of orbital welding machinery, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. You spend time on the shop floor preparing components, inspecting welds, and maintaining equipment, as well as in shipping and receiving areas where you package and move materials. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety protocols, with a focus on meeting production and shipping schedules through coordinated teamwork.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chester, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 West Chester,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
