TRAVEL Flux Core Welder

  • Aerotek
  • Newport News, Virginia
TRAVEL Flux Core Welder/Fabricator**

**Job Description**

We are seeking skilled welders to join our team for a project at the Rocky Mountain Hydro-Electric Plant Headcover refurbishment. This role involves weld and fabrication work on large headcover components using heavy gauge, multi-pass, carbon steel welding techniques. The components are heated up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring precision and expertise.

**Responsibilities**

+ Complete flux core weld and fabrication work for headcover components using heavy gauge, multi-pass, carbon steel welding. Using 1/16 and 3/32 wires.

+ Follow guidance and meet goals set by leadership regarding output and quality metrics.

+ Operate within a separate area in the shop dedicated to this project.

+ Ability to set parameters per the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and adjust to optimize performance.

+ Produce high-quality welds that meet the standards of MT and UT inspections.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a team working on innovative green energy projects at the forefront of hydro-electric technology. Enjoy competitive wages and potential for income growth with built-in 50-hour work weeks. Benefit from a clean air hood system that provides cool, clean air while working in challenging conditions.

Travel opportunity! Long term contract 6+ months.

**Work Environment**

The work environment is a heavy manufacturing setting that is not climate controlled. The facility includes large overhead cranes, weld stations, and a full machine shop with massive CNC machines. This project will take place in a separate area, and welders will report to supervisors overseeing the day and evening shifts.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract position based out of York, Pennsylvania. Per diem of $150/day for all 7 days.

Apply now to be considered.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/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 Newport News,VA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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: 489173469
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025

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