Structural Welder

Location: Newport News, VA

Pay: $45/hr + $140/day per diem

Work on Nuclear Submarines & Aircraft Carriers

About the Role

Join a high-impact team building the next generation of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. We’re looking for experienced Structural Welders who specialize in Pulse Arc welding (GMAW-P) and thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments. This is your chance to contribute to national defense while working with cutting-edge shipbuilding technology.

What You’ll DoPerform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P.Work in physically demanding environments including shipboard, sub-assemblies, and staging areas.Apply air carbon arc gouging and use fillet/butt weld gauges with precision.Ensure full compliance with OSHA shipbuilding regulations.Pass MIL-STD-248D multi-pass butt weld qualification tests.What You Bring4+ years of welding experience in naval shipyards.Expertise in GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P welding processes.Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards.Skilled in air carbon arc gouging and weld gauge usage.Ability to work in physically demanding environments.Why Join Us?Top-tier compensation and daily per diem.Be part of a mission-critical project with national significance.Work alongside industry-leading professionals in a high-performance culture.Opportunities for growth and advancement in shipbuilding.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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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