Structural Welder

Structural Welder (Pulse Arc)

Location: Newport News, VA $45/hr and $140 in per diem

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder with expertise in Pulse Arc Welding to join our team. You would be responsible for welding on the next generation of the naval fleet, focusing on aircraft carriers and submarines.

Job is located in Newport News, Virginia!

Responsibilities:

• Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P processes.
• Utilize Air Carbon Arc Gouging effectively.
• Work in various environments including shipboard and sub-assemblies, adhering to OSHA regulations.
• Use fillet and butt weld gauges accurately.
• Successfully pass all position, multi-pass butt weld qualification tests as per MIL-STD-248D standards.

Job is located in Newport News, Virginia!

Essential Skills:

• Four years of welding experience.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P welding processes.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and on ladders and staging.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations in the shipbuilding industry

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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.