Structural Welder (Pulse Arc)

Aerotek; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Opportunity

Weekly Pay

Benefits Available

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring Structural Welders (Pulse Arc) for long-term shipboard projects in Jacksonville, FL. You will perform multi-pass welds with Pulse Arc, MIG, FCAW, Stick and air carbon arc gouging on large naval vessels, with MIL-STD-248D testing required.

Compensation includes $45/hr plus a $140/day per diem, weekly pay, and on-site benefits. This contract role demands safety focus, physical endurance, and strong quality standards in a demanding shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Shipyard welding experience preferred.
• Pulse Arc experience required.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass fillet and butt welds in all positions.
• Weld using Pulse Arc (GMAW-P), MIG (GMAW), Flux-Core (FCAW), Stick (SMAW).
• Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
• Work on large-scale naval vessels.
• Pass MIL-STD-248D weld testing.

Skills

Shipyard welding experience

Pulse Arc experience

Physical endurance

Safety compliance

Tools

Pulse Arc (GMAW-P)

MIG (GMAW)

Flux-Core (FCAW)

Stick (SMAW)

Air Carbon Arc Gouging

Job description

? Structural Welders (Pulse Arc) Needed | $45/hr + $140/Day Per Diem

Build America's Navy. Earn Top Pay.

We're hiring Structural Welders (Pulse Arc) for long-term shipbuilding projects in Newport News, VA, and Charleston, SC . Join a skilled team constructing and repairing aircraft carriers and submarines.

? $45/hour

? $140/day Per Diem

Travel Opportunity

Weekly Pay

Benefits Available

What You'll Do

• Perform multi-pass fillet and butt welds in all positions
• Weld using:
• Pulse Arc (GMAW-P)
• MIG (GMAW)
• Flux-Core (FCAW)
• Stick (SMAW)
• Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• Work on large-scale naval vessels
• Pass MIL-STD-248D weld testing

What We're Looking For

Shipyard welding experience preferred

Pulse Arc experience required

Ability to work in physically demanding environments

Strong focus on safety and quality

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.