Welder, Shipyard

Energy Job Shop; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

Per diem

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation

EAP

PTO

Job summary

Energy Job Shop invites experienced Shipyard Structural Welders to join a travel opportunity supporting naval shipyards across the country. This contract role offers a base wage of $45/hour, plus a $140/day per diem, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of naval shipyard welding experience and proficiency in Pulse Arc, MIG, Flux-Core, and Stick welding, capable of multi-pass welds, and committed to safety and high quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience in a naval shipyard environment.
• Proficiency with Pulse Arc, MIG, Flux-Core, and Stick welding processes.
• Ability to perform multi-pass welds in all positions.
• Ability to pass required welding qualification tests.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Pulse Arc welding

MIG welding

Flux-Core welding

Stick welding

4+ years naval shipyard welding

Job description

Shipyard Structural Welders - Travel Opportunity - $140 Per Diem - $45/hr - Newport News, VA - Charleston SC

Aerotek is seeking experienced Structural Welders for a travel opportunity supporting the construction and repair of aircraft carriers and submarines at major naval shipyards. This contract position offers competitive pay, daily per diem, and the chance to work on high-profile shipyard projects. Ideal candidates will have strong shipyard welding experience and a commitment to safety and quality.

Perks & Benefits

• $45/hour base wage
• $140/day Per Diem
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth options)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave (if eligible)

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience in a naval shipyard environment
• Proficiency with Pulse Arc, MIG, Flux-Core, and Stick welding processes
• Ability to perform multi-pass welds in all positions
• Ability to pass required welding qualification tests
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to work in physically demanding shipyard environments (climbing ladders, staging, shipboard compartments)
• Ability to follow OSHA safety regulations and shipyard procedures