Welder - $20/hr - $30/hr - Urgent Need - Can Start - ASAP!!!

Hiring for Welder

We are seeking a Barge Welder experienced in stick welding and MIG welding. The primary responsibility is to repair barges that come up and down the river. Repairs are conducted onsite with precise materials supplied by our machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform stick welding and MIG welding on barges.
• Conduct grinding and torch cutting as required.
• Utilize blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and fitting.
• Work efficiently within a machine shop environment to supply precise materials needed for repairs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in MIG and stick welding techniques.
• Experience in blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Skilled in grinding and torch cutting.
• Ability to accurately measure and fit components using a tape measure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding certificates are highly desirable.
• Previous shipyard experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions such as wind, rain, snow, and heat.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 St. Louis, MO 63129.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2025.

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 meet 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.