Welder/Pipefitter

Job Title: Welder/Pipefitter
Job Description
This role involves performing structural steel and pipe fitting at a steel fabrication facility, including flux core and tack welding, precise measurement, and production work with a variety of metals. You will support the fabrication of structural and mechanical components by interpreting blueprints, preparing materials, and ensuring high-quality welds and fits that meet production and safety standards.
Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel fitting and pipefitting duties in a steel fabrication environment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine layout, measurements, and fabrication requirements.
• Use a tape measure accurately to the 1/16th of an inch to mark, layout, and verify dimensions.
• Set up, position, and fit structural steel, pipe, and sheet metal components for welding and assembly.
• Perform flux core welding and tack welding to join and secure components prior to final welding.
• Use MIG and TIG welding processes, including pulse MIG, on materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and structural steel as required.
• Operate hand tools and power tools, including grinders, to prepare, fit, and finish metal components.
• Inspect welds, fits, and finished assemblies to ensure they meet quality, structural, and AWS-related standards where applicable.
• Work safely and efficiently in a production environment, meeting daily and weekly output goals.
• Lift and move materials and components weighing up to 50 lbs as part of daily fabrication tasks.
• Collaborate with team members, fabricators, and welders to complete projects on schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures and guidelines.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in structural steel fitting and pipefitting in a fabrication or construction environment.
• Proficiency in structural steel fitting, including layout, positioning, and assembly of steel components.
• Hands-on experience with pipe fitting, including measuring, cutting, and fitting pipe for welding.
• Ability to perform flux core welding and tack welding on structural and pipe components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings accurately.
• Skill in using a tape measure to the 1/16th of an inch for precise layout and verification.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly during the workday.
• Experience using common hand tools and power tools in a metal fabrication environment.
• Understanding of basic mechanical principles related to metal fabrication and assembly.
• Familiarity with working with structural steel, sheet metal, stainless steel, and carbon steel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding and TIG welding on various metals, including aluminum welding.
• Knowledge of pulse MIG welding processes and their application in production work.
• Prior experience working in production-oriented fabrication, meeting throughput and quality targets.
• Experience working with stainless steel, structural steel, and sheet metal in a fabrication shop.
• Ability to perform grinding and finishing operations to prepare welds and components.
• Exposure to AWS welding standards or certifications is beneficial.
• Previous experience in a construction or industrial steel fabrication setting is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Why Work Here?
You will join a professional steel fabrication team that values craftsmanship, precision, and safety while offering the stability of consistent, full-time work. The environment encourages the development of advanced welding and fitting skills across a variety of materials and processes, providing opportunities to broaden your technical expertise. Regular, structured shifts support work-life balance, and the production setting allows you to see the tangible results of your work on meaningful structural and mechanical projects.
Work Environment
This role is based in a steel fabrication shop environment, working with structural steel, pipe, sheet metal, stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. You will regularly use welding equipment (flux core, MIG, TIG, pulse MIG), hand tools, grinders, and measuring tools such as tape measures. The position follows a structured schedule: Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with some Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as needed. The setting is industrial and production-focused, requiring adherence to safety procedures, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and attire suitable for a fabrication and welding shop.
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 $20.00 - $28.00/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 Jun 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.


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.

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