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Pipe Welder/fitter

Aerotek • Suffolk, VA • 3h ago

Job Pipe Welder - SMAW/GTAW (Shipyard/Industrial) - Hiring Now!

Location: Suffolk, VA (Hampton Roads)

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6 AM-4 PM + occasional Saturdays

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pipe Welder skilled in SMAW and GTAW processes to support shipyard and industrial projects across the Hampton Roads region. This role is ideal for welders who excel in multi-pass, all-position pipe welding and want steady work, overtime opportunities, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Perform multi-pass fillet and butt welds in all positions using SMAW

Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper-nickel pipe using SMAW/GTAW

Complete mirror welding in tight or challenging environments

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, and measurements

Prep and set up pipe materials per specifications (cutting, grinding, fit-up)

Use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a 6-inch scale accurately

Follow OSHA and industry safety procedures for shipyard environments

Complete required computer-based training modules

What We're Looking For

2-5 years of TIG and STICK pipe welding experience

3+ years welding metals using electric, gas, and arc processes

Ability to pass a SMAW 6-inch pipe weld test

Experience working in shipyards, industrial sites, shutdowns, or similar environments

Ability to work with oxygen/propane heating torches

Strong focus on safety, precision, and workmanship

Why Join Us

Consistent overtime and strong earning potential

Long-term project stability across Hampton Roads

Career advancement opportunities through ongoing training

Supportive team environment that values quality and craftsmanship

Work Environment

You'll work on shipyard and construction projects in Norfolk, Newport News, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas. This role requires physical activity, climbing, maneuvering in ship compartments, and working in industrial environments.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a long-term career with a company that values skill, consistency, and craftsmanship, we'd love to speak with you.

Reply to this email with your resume or a good time to connect.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Suffolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/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 Suffolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 29, 2026.

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.

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