Flux Core Welder

Aerotek; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled welder/pipefitter for our Columbia, SC fabrication facility to perform structural steel fitting and flux core welding, with tack welding and pipe fitting duties. The role requires 1-2 years of experience, the ability to read blueprints, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6am-4:30pm, Friday 5am-1pm, with occasional Saturdays; this is a fully onsite position based in Columbia, SC.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in structural steel fitting and pipefitting.
• Proficiency in flux core welding and tack welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measures.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in a steel fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete fitting duties at a steel fabricator.
• Perform structural steel fitting.
• Execute flux core and tack welding.
• Read a tape measure accurately to the 1/16th of an inch.
• Handle pipe fitting tasks.
• Lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Welding

Pipefitting

Blueprint reading

Flux core welding

Tack welding

Structural steel fitting

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

We are seeking a skilled welder/pipefitter to join our team at a steel fabrication facility. The candidate will engage in structural steel fitting and flux core welding, while also performing tack welding and pipe fitting duties.

Responsibilities

• Complete fitting duties at a steel fabricator.
• Perform structural steel fitting.
• Execute flux core and tack welding.
• Read a tape measure accurately to the 1/16th of an inch.
• Handle pipe fitting tasks.
• Lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
• 1-2 years of experience in structural steel fitting and pipefitting.
• Proficiency in flux core welding and tack welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tape measures.
• Familiarity with fabrication, fitting, and welding processes.

The position operates on a shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6am-4:30pm, Friday 5am-1pm, with occasional Saturdays from 5am-1pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Columbia,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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