Welder

Aerotek; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Hollywood, SC is seeking a Welder for a contract-to-hire role. You will perform structural welding on large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment, reading blueprints and fabricating to project specifications.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in structural, flux-core and pulse welding, including stainless steel, and can work in an open-air non-climate-controlled shop. Pay ranges from $26.00 to $31.00 per hour, with benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in structural welding.
• 3–5+ years in flux core welding.
• 3–5+ years in pulse welding (MIG pulse).
• 3+ years of experience in shipyards or related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with stainless steel welding and fabrication.
• Strong fitting skills for large structural steel components.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA-related fabrication and welding requirements.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a non-climate-controlled, open-air shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on large steel components.
• Join, fabricate, and repair metal per project specs and quality standards.
• Fit and assemble various large structural steel components prior to welding.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications to complete tasks.
• Work with stainless steel and other materials as required.
• Inspect welds for quality and adherence to standards, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work area in safe condition.
• Follow safety procedures in an open-air, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Collaborate with other welders and fitters to meet production schedules.

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment using flux core and pulse welding techniques.
• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Fit and assemble various large structural steel components prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and fit-up.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications to complete welding and fabrication tasks accurately.
• Work with stainless steel and other materials as required, using appropriate welding processes and procedures.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to applicable standards, making adjustments or repairs as needed.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work area in safe and proper working condition.
• Follow all safety procedures and shop guidelines while working in an open-air, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Collaborate with other welders and fitters to meet production schedules and support a growing welding team.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of experience in structural welding.
• 3–5+ years of experience in flux core welding.
• 3–5+ years of experience in pulse welding, including MIG pulse processes.
• 3+ years of experience in shipyards or related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment.
• Proficiency in structural welding techniques for large steel components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with stainless steel welding and fabrication.
• Strong fitting skills for large structural steel components.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA-related fabrication and welding requirements.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a non-climate-controlled, open-air shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume fabrication shop environment.
• Comfort working in both older and brand-new open-air shop buildings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a large welding and fitting team.
• Willingness to work additional shifts when available to support production demands.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable, family-oriented company culture with a long history and a strong focus on growth and improvement. The organization is expanding its welding team significantly, creating opportunities for long-term career development and advancement. Team members enjoy competitive starting pay, the opportunity for pay raises while on contract, and multi-year evaluations for ongoing increases. As full-time employees, they receive comprehensive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, no-cost telehealth visits, and 401(k) matching. The company is actively investing in the employee experience by building a new cafeteria, providing monthly food trucks at no cost to employees, and offering additional perks. Leadership is committed to creating a best-in-class environment, including top-tier pay, benefits, onboarding, and training.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled shop composed of open-air buildings, including both older facilities and brand-new structures. The environment is industrial and production-focused, with active fabrication and welding of large structural steel components. Welders use flux core, pulse, and MIG pulse welding processes, along with standard fabrication tools and equipment. The setting supports a large and growing team of welders and fitters, with opportunities for additional shifts on Fridays and Saturdays as production needs allow.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/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