• Structural Welder (Pulse Arc) - Travel Opportunity
• Pay:
• $45/hour +
• $140/day Per Diem
• Location:
• Newport News, VA or Charleston, SC
• Travel Position | Single-Site Assignment
• Overview
• We are seeking experienced
• Structural Welders (Pulse Arc)
• to support the construction of
• aircraft carriers and submarines
• at major naval shipyards in
• Newport News, Virginia
• and
• Charleston, South Carolina
• . This is an excellent opportunity for skilled welders with shipyard experience who are looking for competitive pay, per diem, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits.
• Responsibilities
• + Assist in the construction and repair of aircraft carriers and submarines.

+ Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds.

+ Utilize welding processes including:

+ SMAW (Stick)

+ GMAW (MIG)

+ FCAW (Flux-Core)

+ GMAW-P (Pulse Arc)

+ Work in physically demanding shipyard environments, including climbing ladders, staging, and shipboard compartments.

+ Follow OSHA safety regulations and shipyard procedures.

+ Perform Air Carbon Arc Gouging as required.

+ Use fillet and butt weld gauges to verify weld quality.

+ Successfully complete all-position, multi-pass butt weld qualification testing in accordance with

• MIL-STD-248D
• standards.
• Qualifications
• + Minimum
• 4 years of structural welding experience
• in a naval shipyard environment. + Proficiency with Pulse Arc, MIG, Flux-Core, and Stick welding processes. + Experience performing multi-pass welds in all positions. + Ability to pass required welding qualification tests. + Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $45.

00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Sep 22, 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.