Welder

Structural Welder

We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder to support dry-dock projects by fabricating and assembling metal structures with precision and craftsmanship. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in high-quality welding work and thrives in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on dry-dock components
• Fabricate and assemble metal structures per engineering drawings
• Operate forklifts to move materials and equipment
• Use mechanical skills for rigging, layout, and plasma cutting
• Follow all safety codes, standards, and regulations
• Inspect finished work for accuracy and quality

Qualifications

• Experience with Flux Core, Stick, Pipe, and construction-based welding
• Proficiency in Stick/Flux Core structural welding
• MIG welding required, with additional experience in MIG, TIG, and Stick
• Prior fabrication or welding experience

Why Join Us?

Become part of a team that values your expertise and craftsmanship. Enjoy steady work, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to contribute directly to key structural projects.

Schedule & Work Environment

• MonFri: 6:00 AM 4:00 PM
• Saturdays: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM (mandatory)
• Hands-on, physical work environment with strict safety standards
• Includes a 30-minute lunch break

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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 Chesapeake, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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 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.