Pipe Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pipe Welder Job Description

The Pipe Welder performs high-quality pipe welds and repairs in a large fabrication environment, setting up, operating, and breaking down welding equipment while maintaining a safe and orderly workplace. This role requires proficiency in multiple welding processes, the ability to work from blueprints to lay out and fit materials, and the capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Perform pipe welds and repairs to meet quality and safety standards.
• Set up, maintain, and break down welding equipment and related tools.
• Apply root passes using the RMD welding process with consistent quality.
• Apply root passes using the TIG welding process on pipe assemblies.
• Perform welding using pulse processes to achieve precise and reliable welds.
• Operate welding positioners and manipulators to complete complex welds.
• Lay out and thread pipe using a pipe threading machine according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints to lay out, fit, and fabricate material accurately.
• Handle and work with pumps, gauges, and other mechanical components as needed for fabrication and assembly.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and clean work area at all times.
• Work unsupervised while meeting production goals and quality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support fabrication and assembly operations.

• Proven experience in pipe welding with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in TIG welding on pipe applications.
• Ability to perform root passes using the RMD welding process.
• Ability to weld using pulse welding processes.
• Experience welding with a positioner and manipulator.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Skill in layout and fitting material according to drawings and specifications.
• Experience threading pipe using a pipe threading machine.
• Familiarity with pumps, gauges, and related mechanical components used in fabrication.
• Strong understanding of fabrication practices and standards.
• Ability to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Capability to work independently without direct supervision.

• Experience in a large fabrication or assembly shop environment.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled facility while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Willingness to work second shift hours starting between mid-afternoon and early evening.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime during busy seasons, potentially up to 65–70 hours per week.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, high-quality welds.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in meeting production schedules.

Join a stable, family-owned organization that invests in growth and modern facilities, including a recently built 100,000-square-foot assembly shop with significant expansion potential. Enjoy a supportive culture that values long-term business driven by sectors such as data centers and pharmaceuticals, offering strong benefits including a company-paid portion of medical coverage and an IRA with employer match. The environment encourages professional development, long-term opportunities, and the chance to contribute to large-scale, impactful projects.

Work in a large, well-organized and very clean fabrication facility that is non-climate controlled. The role is on second shift, starting between approximately 3:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., with mandatory overtime during busy seasons that can reach 65–70 hours per week. You will work with welding equipment, positioners, manipulators, pipe threading machines, and various fabrication tools in a structured shop setting focused on safety, efficiency, and high-quality output.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.