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1st Shift TIG Welder

Aerotek • Newport News, VA • 3h ago

TRAVEL Welder / Fabricator

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:45 PM - 1:45 AM

Training is conducted on 1st shift. Candidates must be open to either shift.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay and daily per diem

40hr and 140/ day per diem

Strong project backlog and long-term job security

Team-oriented culture that values skilled trades

Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial equipment

PPE and tools provided to support your success

What You'll Do

Layout, fit, and fabricate pipe systems and components from blueprints

Perform TIG and Pulse MIG welding on pipe and pressure vessel assemblies

Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings

Cut, align, fit, and assemble components prior to welding

Inspect finished welds to ensure quality and compliance standards

Support pressure vessel testing and quality verification processes

Work safely at heights when accessing larger equipment

Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment

What We're Looking For

Strong TIG and Pulse MIG pipe welding experience

Ability to read blueprints and interpret weld symbols

Experience with pipe fabrication and industrial welding

Ability to pass 6G pipe weld tests

Strong attention to quality and safety

Manufacturing, heavy industrial, chemical, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical experience is a plus

Stick welding experience and welding certifications are beneficial

Work Environment

Work in a modern manufacturing facility building large-scale fluid processing equipment. This is a hands-on role involving pipe fabrication, welding, and assembly in a safety-focused production environment with opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

If you're a skilled welder looking for challenging projects, long-term stability, and a team that values craftsmanship, apply today!

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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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