Welder And Fabricator

Travel (Per Diem) - Welder and Fabricator Located in Charleston, SC - INDUSTRY LEADING PER DIEM RATE FOR TRAVEL COSTS Job Description The Welder and Fabricator is responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate welding techniques. The role involves interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine the appropriate welding process and inspecting completed welds to ensure structural soundness. Additionally, you will be tasked with 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 select suitable welding processes. Inspect completed welds to assess structural soundness. Weld and fit various large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment. Essential Skills Proficiency in using tape measures, fitting, and Flux core. Experience with pulse and MIG pulse welding. Ability to read blueprints and interpret welding symbols. 3-5+ years of experience in structural fitting and welding. 3-5+ years of experience in flux core welding and pulse welding. 3-5+ years of experience in reading and interpreting structural blueprints and welding symbols. 3-5+ years of experience in converting fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd from tape measures. Additional Skills & Qualifications 3+ years of experience in shipyards and related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment. Why Work Here? Join a growing company that is looking to double its entire welding team within the next two months. Enjoy a family atmosphere in a family-owned company that has been operating for over 50 years. Benefit from competitive starting pay with opportunities for pay raises while on contract and multi-year evaluations for pay increases. As a full-time employee, you will receive great benefits including PTO, paid holidays, no-cost telehealth visits, and 401K matching. Experience a dynamic work environment with monthly food trucks and other employee perks. The company is committed to creating the best in class for everything, including being the highest paid employer, offering the best benefits, onboarding experience, and training. Work Environment Work in a non-climate controlled shop with open-air buildings that include both old and brand new facilities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollywood, South Carolina. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Jacksonville,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.