Pipe Welder
$50 per hourJob Title: Travel Pipe Welder - Newport News, VA
$140 per diem + $50/hr
Job Description
Seeking a skilled Pipe Welder with a minimum of five years commercial/naval experience. The ideal candidate will be capable of performing multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW and GTAW processes, including the ability to fuse inserts and weld various materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel pipes. Candidates should be prepared for physically demanding tasks in various environments including shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, and staging, and must be familiar with OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry.
Hard Skills
- SMAW (Shielded metal arc welding)
- GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
- Mirror Welding
- Pipe Welding
- Use of fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six inch scale
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 2 Year(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Newport News, Virginia.
Work Environment
- This position involves working in a physically demanding environment, including confined spaces on board naval ships and in a shop setting. Candidates must be capable of climbing ladders and stairs.
This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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 Newport News,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 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.
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