Welder

Aerotek; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welder for an active construction site in Southaven, MS. This contract-to-hire role focuses on TIG and 6G pipe welding of stainless and carbon, with high-pressure gas or water systems experience. You will read isometrics, weld to drawings, and collaborate with pipefitters on an industrial build.

Onsite work with strict safety rules and a competitive pay range. Applicants should have 6G TIG experience, pipe welding specialization, and the ability to certify tested welds in a

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrotesting pipes.
• Ability to conduct air and leak testing on lines.
• Knowledge of Sch 10 stainless and above.
• AWS pipe certifications in 6G TIG and/or flux-core.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG and/or combo pipe welding on stainless and carbon materials.
• Fit, tack, weld, and grind pipe according to drawings and specifications.
• Work on higher-pressure water and/or gas systems.
• Collaborate with pipefitters on an active construction site.
• Read isometrics, specifications, and weld symbols; pass a site weld test.
• Adhere to LOTO, hot-work permits, PPE, and fire watch rules.

Skills

6G welding

TIG welding

Pipe welding

Combo welders

Industrial construction background

High-pressure piping systems

Education

AWS 6G TIG certification

Job description

Welder

Job Description

This role involves pipe welding on a large industrial build, specifically focusing on high-quality stainless work. The position requires expertise in pipe welding, not structural-only, and experience with higher-pressure gas or water systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG and/or combo pipe welding on stainless and carbon materials.
• Fit, tack, weld, and grind pipe according to drawings and specifications.
• Work on higher-pressure water and/or gas systems.
• Collaborate with pipefitters on an active construction site.
• Read isometrics, specifications, and weld symbols; pass a site weld test.
• Adhere to LOTO, hot-work permits, PPE, and fire watch rules.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in 6G welding.
• Experience in pipe welding, particularly TIG and 6G.
• Ability to perform high-quality stainless welding.
• Capability to work with combo welders whose strength is pipe work.
• Background in plant, refinery, power, process, or large mechanical construction.
• Experience with higher-pressure gas or water piping systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in hydrotesting pipes.
• Ability to conduct air and leak testing on lines.
• Knowledge of Sch 10 stainless and above.
• AWS pipe certifications in 6G TIG and/or flux-core.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic work environment where your skills will contribute to impactful industrial projects. Enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere that values safety and high-quality work. Benefit from opportunities to work on challenging and rewarding tasks in an active construction site.

Work Environment

Work is conducted on an active construction site, requiring adherence to safety protocols such as LOTO, hot-work permits, PPE, and fire watch rules. The environment involves working with pipefitters and utilizing technologies for welding and testing high-pressure systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southaven, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/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 Southaven,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.