Welder

Build the Skyline. Build Your Career.

Are you a skilled fabricator who takes pride in turning raw steel into critical structures that stand the test of time? Join a team that plays a vital role in constructing commercial buildings, industrial facilities, data centers, and other high-profile projects across the region.

We're looking for a motivated Structural Steel Fitter/Fabricator who enjoys hands-on work, values quality craftsmanship, and wants to be part of a growing team where their skills make an impact every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced shop environment and enjoy working with structural steel, blueprints, and precision fabrication, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and work orders to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.

• Lay out, fit, align, and assemble structural steel components including beams, columns, plates, stiffeners, clips, and connection assemblies.

• Verify measurements, joint preparation, and fit-up accuracy to meet project specifications and tolerances.

• Perform tack welding and support fabrication processes to prepare assemblies for final welding and inspection.

• Use fabrication tools and equipment including grinders, torches, magnetic drills, saws, and material handling equipment.

• Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, fit-up quality, and compliance with fabrication drawings.

• Partner with welders, supervisors, and quality teams to resolve fabrication challenges and maintain production schedules.

• Assist with material staging, assembly preparation, and final product readiness for coating, shipment, or field erection.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

• Contribute to the successful completion of projects ranging from commercial buildings to mission-critical facilities.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 2+ years of recent experience in structural steel fabrication, fitting, or heavy industrial manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.

• Experience fitting and assembling structural steel components using proper layout and measurement techniques.

• Strong understanding of structural steel connections, joint preparation, and fabrication processes.

• Comfortable working with hand tools, power tools, grinders, torches, magnetic drills, and related shop equipment.

• Ability to identify fit-up issues and proactively resolve problems before they impact production.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively alongside welders, supervisors, and production personnel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.