Welder

About the role

Report to work ready to perform assigned tasks by using established safe work practices and by wearing any prescribed personal protective equipment. Use the proper tools and equipment for each task and use them correctly. If knowledge or proficiency with the operation or equipment is questionable, ask before it is used. Report all unsafe behaviors and/or conditions, near misses, incidents, and injuries to your supervisor immediately. Take immediate action as appropriate if you observe something that could cause injury to a fellow worker.

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials
• Selecting appropriate welding techniques
• Inspecting the quality of a weld
• Maintenance on equipment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Minimum of 1 year of welding experience or recent graduation from a technical school
• Ability to effectively use MIG, TIG, and Arc welders, as well as the Arc equipment
• Proficient with metal shear, lathe, iron worker, and welding certifications (a plus)
• Able to use & read a tape measure accurately
• Have prior experience operating basic hand and power tools
• Reliable and consistently show up to work on time
• Able and willing to do physically demanding work
• Must be able to be on their feet all day working on projects
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Positive attitude
• MIG Certification (a plus)
• Forklift Operating experience (a plus)
• Familiar with Lean construction or manufacturing processes (a plus)

About the company

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution. Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected.

Aldridge cares about our team members and the communities in which they live. We are proud to support and participate in: JDRF, Bridges to Prosperity, Bucks for Burn, Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge, Feed My Starving Children, and Greenhouse Scholars.

Benefits

This is a Union Position and provides Union Benefits.

Pay

The hourly pay for this role is between $20.00 - 24.00. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.