Structural Welder Fitter Job at Aerotek, Washington DC

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  • Aerotek
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Travel Welder/Fabricator Position

Job Title: Structural Welder/Fitter

$45 & $140 in per diem.

This position is located in Newport News, Virginia paying $45 and $140 in per diem

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Shipfitter with a minimum of four years of commercial or naval experience as a first-class Shipfitter The ideal candidate will have extensive skills in single pass tack welding, burning, heating, and the ability to read and comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches.

Responsibilities

  • Perform multi-pass tack welding using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process.
  • Operate burning and heating equipment, specifically oxygen/propane burning torches.
  • Interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches, including weld symbols, material types, datum, and reference lines.
  • Comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler and lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
  • Assemble structural piece parts according to specifications with high-quality standards.
  • Work effectively in physically demanding environments such as shipbuilding or steel fabrication.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry.
  • Utilize vibratory tools including grinders and needle guns.

This position is located in Newport News, Virginia paying $45 and $140 in per diem

Essential Skills

  • Single & Multi Pass Tack Welding
  • Burning using Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch
  • Heating using Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch
  • Ability to read and interpret complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches
  • Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions using a ruler
  • Ability to lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly

Tack Welding Qualification:

All Shipfitters will be required to pass a Single Pass Tack Welder Qualification Test upon reporting for the first day of work. This test will be:

A. Using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Process.

B. With MIL-10718-M (A-5A) Filler Metal of MIL-E-22200/1.

C. In both the Vertical Up (3F) and Overhead (4F) positions.

The Welding School will administer the following tests:

A. Multiple Pass Tack Weld consisting of:

  • One (1) hour practice
  • One (1) hour Vertical test
  • One (1) hour Overhead test

B. Visual Inspection of Weld Level I

  • Six (6) hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/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 Washington D.C.,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Temporary work, Work at office,

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