Structural Welder

Structural Welder Needed in Cape Canaveral Florida!

$30-32/hour + $125 Per Diem located in Cape Canaveral, Florida!

Job Description:

This role focuses on welding and fabricating launch hardware used in cutting-edge spaceflight applications. You will perform high-quality structural welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using multiple welding processes, while working from engineering drawings and specifications. The position requires strong technical welding skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with leads and team members to support efficient, precise, and safe production of mission-critical hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Perform welding using flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and plates.

• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to specified dimensions using standard tools, materials, and techniques common to the welding trade.

• Build and assemble structural and pipe components in accordance with engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication requirements.

• Collaborate with the lead welder to determine and verify appropriate weld procedures, base materials, filler materials, and rod sizes for each project.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan welding operations, including situations where detailed procedural information is not provided.

• Inspect welds visually for quality, accuracy, and adherence to applicable codes and internal standards, and make necessary adjustments to improve results.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by seeking ways to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline work processes.

• Work cooperatively with other welders, fitters, and support staff to maintain an efficient, safe, and effective work environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production schedules, team objectives, and operational needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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 Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.