Welder

This role is responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques. The welder will work primarily on large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment, ensuring high-quality, precise, and durable welds in a demanding fabrication environment.

• Perform structural welding on large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment using flux core and pulse welding techniques.
• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Fit and assemble various large structural steel components prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and fit-up.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications to complete welding and fabrication tasks accurately.
• Work with stainless steel and other materials as required, using appropriate welding processes and procedures.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and adherence to applicable standards, making adjustments or repairs as needed.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work area in safe and proper working condition.
• Follow all safety procedures and shop guidelines while working in an open-air, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Collaborate with other welders and fitters to meet production schedules and support a growing welding team.

• 35+ years of experience in structural welding.
• 35+ years of experience in flux core welding.
• 35+ years of experience in pulse welding, including MIG pulse processes.
• 3+ years of experience in shipyards or related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment.
• Proficiency in structural welding techniques for large steel components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with stainless steel welding and fabrication.
• Strong fitting skills for large structural steel components.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA-related fabrication and welding requirements.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a non-climate-controlled, open-air shop environment.

• Experience working in a high-volume fabrication shop environment.
• Comfort working in both older and brand-new open-air shop buildings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a large welding and fitting team.
• Willingness to work additional shifts when available to support production demands.

Employees benefit from a stable, family-oriented company culture with a long history and a strong focus on growth and improvement. The organization is expanding its welding team significantly, creating opportunities for long-term career development and advancement. Team members enjoy competitive starting pay, the opportunity for pay raises while on contract, and multi-year evaluations for ongoing increases. As full-time employees, they receive comprehensive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, no-cost telehealth visits, and 401(k) matching. The company is actively investing in the employee experience by building a new cafeteria, providing monthly food trucks at no cost to employees, and offering additional perks. Leadership is committed to creating a best-in-class environment, including top-tier pay, benefits, onboarding, and training.

Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled shop composed of open-air buildings, including both older facilities and brand-new structures. The environment is industrial and production-focused, with active fabrication and welding of large structural steel components. Welders use flux core, pulse, and MIG pulse welding processes, along with standard fabrication tools and equipment. The setting supports a large and growing team of welders and fitters, with opportunities for additional shifts on Fridays and Saturdays as production needs allow.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, NC.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.