Welder And Fitter - Per Diem

Travel Welders - LOCATED IN ALMA, MIGHIGAN!!!
This is a PER DIEM welding position

Pay: $26/hr + $150 per diem

Contract Duration: 1-2 year to direct

Shift: 1st and 2nd (working 15+hrs of OT/week)

Per-Diem: $150/day
Job Description
Join our team as a Welder and Fabricator, where you will be responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques. You will interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the most suitable welding process and ensure the structural soundness of completed welds. This role involves welding and fitting various large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment.
Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure structural soundness.
• Weld and fit various large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using tape measures, fitting, Flux core, pulse, MIG pulse, and squares.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols with 3-5+ years of experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in structural fitting and welding.
• 3-5+ years of experience in both flux core welding and pulse welding.
• 3-5+ years of experience in converting fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd from tape measures.

Weld Test Requirements

• 3G Flux Core Weld Test on a 1 in plate
• 3G Pulse Weld Test on a 3/8th plate
• ALL TESTING IS LOCATED IN ALMA, MICHIGAN

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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 Columbia,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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.