Field Welder

Job Title: Field Welder Job Description Join a family-owned and operated shop that values reliability and skill in its growing team. As a Field Welder, you will be responsible for fabricating and installing structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and handrail systems at active construction sites. Responsibilities Perform field welding using SMAW (stick welding) with 7018 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) welding rod. Install structural steel components including columns, bar joists, and metal roof decking. Install miscellaneous metals such as handrails, guardrails, steel stringer stairs, and mezzanines. Perform steel framing installations using cranes, including bar joists and metal roof decking. Conduct rigging and signaling during steel placement. Operate scissor lifts, cranes, aerial lifts, and other equipment as required. Utilize hand tools such as spud wrench, adjustable crescent wrench, bull pin, and 8-lb beater (mallet). Accurately read tape measures to 1/8/" and 1/16/" increments. Essential Skills Welding, Steel Erection, Structural Steel. Proficiency in SMAW (stick welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Welding). Ability to interpret blueprints. Prior experience as a D1.1 Certified Welder on structural steel. Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work at heights. Reliable transportation to shop and field sites. Additional Skills & Qualifications OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Experience working directly with special inspectors. Why Work Here? Enjoy paid PTO, holidays, and sick time, along with real growth opportunities and a steady schedule. Benefit from fringe perks on top of wages within a safer, local company environment. Be part of a small crew where you're more than just a badge number. Experience a safety-first culture with long-term security and have your equipment certifications paid for by the company. Work Environment Work site to site on commercial and industrial new construction projects from Monday to Friday, 6:00/6:30 am to 3:00 pm. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ramsey, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Ramsey,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 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.

Created: 2026-03-04