Welder

**Job Title: Structural Welder** **TRAVEL Pay: up to $30/hr and $133 per diem** **Position is located in Newport News, Virginia.** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder with over 5 years of commercial or naval experience **Responsibilities** + Perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints. + Utilize Shielded Metal Arc Welding ( **SMAW** ) and Flux Cored Arc Welding ( **FCAW** ) techniques. + Work on production projects for aircraft carriers and submarines. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of experience as a first-class structural welder in a commercial or naval setting. + Proficiency in SMAW and FCAW welding processes. + Strong ability to work with steel foundations and structural and pipe joints. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values your skills and provides an opportunity to work at one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world. Enjoy the benefits of working on significant naval projects with a supportive and dynamic team. **Work Environment** The work environment is located in Southeast Virginia, within a vast shipyard that stretches over 5 miles. Employees will experience hot and muggy conditions during the summer and cooler temperatures in the winter. All work is performed on a Navy vessel or in a shop setting. **Job Type & Location** **This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, Virginia** . **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.