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Job Title: Structural Welder (Travel Role in Newport News, VA)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Welder with four years of naval shipyard experience as a first-class welder. The ideal candidate will be proficient in various welding techniques including Pulse Arc Welding (GMAW-P), Stick Welding (SMAW), MIG Welding (GMAW), and Flux-Core Welding (FCAW).
Responsibilities
Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet, and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P processes.
Execute welding tasks in a physically demanding environment including shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, and staging.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations related to the shipbuilding industry.
Conduct Air Carbon Arc Gouging as needed.
Properly use fillet and butt weld gauges for accuracy.
Pass all position, multi-pass butt weld qualification tests as per MIL-STD-248D Paragraph 5.3.3.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P welding processes.
Experience in multi-pass, all-position welding.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations in the shipbuilding industry.
Skill in Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
Ability to use fillet and butt weld gauges accurately.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to work in confined spaces and climb ladders and stairs.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic and challenging work environment that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth and development. Experience a collaborative and supportive workplace where your skills are recognized and rewarded.
Work Environment
Candidates will be required to work in confined spaces both on board naval ships and in a shop environment. The role demands physical activity including climbing up and down ladders and stairs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, Virginia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/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 Lumberton,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.
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.