Welder

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Welder Job Description As a Structural Steel Welder, you will be responsible for welding and fabricating structural steel components in a shop environment. This role is crucial in supporting the production of beams, columns, connections, and miscellaneous steel assemblies according to detailed fabrication drawings and welding specifications. Responsibilities Review fabrication drawings, work orders, weld symbols, and welding procedures prior to starting work. Set up welding equipment, verify materials, and confirm joint fit-up and alignment. Perform structural welds on carbon steel components using MIG and flux-cored welding processes in multiple positions. Control weld penetration, bead profile, and heat input to prevent distortion. Clean welds, remove slag, and perform basic grinding or touch-up as required. Self-inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, and compliance with specifications. Coordinate with fitters, supervisors, and quality personnel to resolve fit-up or weld issues. Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and hot-work practices. Prepare completed assemblies for inspection, coating, or shipment. Utilize wire-fab guns, torches, grinders, and magnetic drills. Essential Skills Hands-on experience welding structural carbon steel components. Ability to perform welds in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead). Consistent control of bead profile, penetration, and fusion. Understanding of how weld quality directly impacts structural integrity. Ability to produce repeatable, code-compliant welds in a production environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications 1+ year of recent welding experience. Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols. Understanding joint types, weld sizes, and connection details. Comfort following written work instructions and welding procedures. Work Environment The work schedule is from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. The role is based in a non-climate-controlled fabrication/welder shop, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed boots, hard hats, glasses, and gloves is required Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockledge, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 Rockledge,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

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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.