Pipe Welder: $26-32/hour

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Pipe Welder to join our team in the dry dock. This role involves welding, fabricating, and assembling metal pipe systems and structural components in accordance with engineering drawings, safety standards, and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high‑quality pipe welding in a dry dock environment using FCAW, SMAW, and other required processes.
• Review, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Fabricate and assemble pipe systems, structural components, and metal assemblies with precision and accuracy.
• Operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment to move pipe, plate, and welding supplies.
• Utilize mechanical knowledge for rigging, layout, plasma cutting, and general fabrication tasks.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable welding codes, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Inspect welds and completed workpieces for accuracy, structural integrity, and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in flux-core (FCAW), stick (SMAW), and pipe welding.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes (must be able to MIG weld).
• Strong understanding of welding principles, fabrication techniques, and construction processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute work based on blueprints and technical drawings.
• Prior experience in fabrication or welding is required.

Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Mandatory Saturdays: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Dry dock setting with active material handling and machinery operation.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a skilled, supportive team in a high‑precision environment.
• Opportunities to strengthen and grow your welding and fabrication expertise.
• A safety‑focused culture that values craftsmanship, reliability, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Suffolk,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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.