Welder

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Join our team as a welder, specializing in structural welding at the dry dock in Newport News Shipyard. This role involves fabricating and assembling metal structures and components based on engineering drawings and specifications. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 6am to 4pm, with mandatory Saturdays from 6am to 2:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on the dry dock at Newport News Shipyard.

• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components according to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Operate forklifts to move materials and equipment as necessary.

• Utilize mechanical knowledge for tasks such as rigging, general layout, and plasma cutting.

• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.

• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Experience with flux core, stick, pipe, and welding construction.

• Ability to perform stick and flux core structural welding.

• Experience in construction and structure fabrication.

• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous fabrication or welding experience is required.

• Must be able to MIG weld effectively for the welder position.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 6am to 4pm, with a mandatory workday on Saturdays from 6am to 2:30pm. The environment requires working with various welding techniques and operating forklifts. The dress code and specific facility conditions are not detailed.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you can utilize your welding skills and gain valuable experience. The position provides a stable schedule and the chance to work on significant projects within the shipyard. Join a team that values safety, quality, and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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

• 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 Suffolk,VA.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.