Job Description

Structural Welders (Pulse Arc) Needed | $45/hr + $140/Day Per Diem

⚓ Build America's Navy. Earn Top Pay.

We're hiring Structural Welders (Pulse Arc) for long-term shipbuilding projects in Newport News, VA and Charleston, SC . Join a skilled team constructing and repairing aircraft carriers and submarines.

$45/hour

$140/day Per Diem

✈️ Travel Opportunity

✅ Weekly Pay

✅ Benefits Available

What You'll Do

• Perform multi-pass fillet and butt welds in all positions
• Weld using:
• Pulse Arc (GMAW-P)
• MIG (GMAW)
• Flux-Core (FCAW)
• Stick (SMAW)
• Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• Work on large-scale naval vessels
• Pass MIL-STD-248D weld testing

What We're Looking For

✔ Shipyard welding experience preferred

✔ Pulse Arc experience required

✔ Ability to work in physically demanding environments

✔ Strong focus on safety and quality

If you're ready to put your welding skills to work on some of the most advanced ships in the world, apply today.

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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