Welder and Fitter**
**_$125 in daily per diem_**
**Job site: Cocoa, Florida**
**Job Description**
Join a dynamic team working towards an exciting future in space exploration. We are developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and building launch hardware for rockets is a key component of this mission. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility.
**Responsibilities**
+ Weld using flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping.
+ Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to specified dimensions for building and assembling using standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
+ Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure proper weld procedures, material type, and rod size are accurately assessed for each project.
+ Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.
+ Make continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
+ 5+ years of professional experience in GTAW welding with materials such as SCH 10 stainless steel pipe and SCH 10 carbon steel pipe.
+ 5+ years of professional experience in FCAW welding with materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel.
+ Previous welding qualifications in accordance with governing codes such as AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, or ASME Section IX.
+ Highly proficient in tube/pipe cutting, grinding, and fabrication.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer the opportunity to work on innovative projects that contribute to space exploration, alongside name brand recognition and a mission-driven culture. Enjoy competitive pay with per diem and work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility.
**Work Environment**
The team operates on 6/11 schedules, with shifts from 6:30am to 6pm and 6:30pm to 6am, Sunday through Thursday, and Tuesday through Saturday. The facility is climate controlled, offering comfort during work hours.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Cocoa, Florida.
**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 Columbus,OH.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2025.
**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.
**_$125 in daily per diem_**
**Job site: Cocoa, Florida**
**Job Description**
Join a dynamic team working towards an exciting future in space exploration. We are developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and building launch hardware for rockets is a key component of this mission. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility.
**Responsibilities**
+ Weld using flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping.
+ Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to specified dimensions for building and assembling using standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
+ Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure proper weld procedures, material type, and rod size are accurately assessed for each project.
+ Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.
+ Make continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
+ 5+ years of professional experience in GTAW welding with materials such as SCH 10 stainless steel pipe and SCH 10 carbon steel pipe.
+ 5+ years of professional experience in FCAW welding with materials such as stainless steel and carbon steel.
+ Previous welding qualifications in accordance with governing codes such as AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, or ASME Section IX.
+ Highly proficient in tube/pipe cutting, grinding, and fabrication.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer the opportunity to work on innovative projects that contribute to space exploration, alongside name brand recognition and a mission-driven culture. Enjoy competitive pay with per diem and work in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility.
**Work Environment**
The team operates on 6/11 schedules, with shifts from 6:30am to 6pm and 6:30pm to 6am, Sunday through Thursday, and Tuesday through Saturday. The facility is climate controlled, offering comfort during work hours.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Cocoa, Florida.
**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 Columbus,OH.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2025.
**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.
Job ID: 482501155
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025
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