Job Title: Aluminum Welder

Job Description We are currently seeking dedicated and skilled aluminum welders for our Steel Shop located in Norfolk, Virginia. This role offers an exciting opportunity for aluminum welders to contribute to advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance projects for both commercial and national defense assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on various base metals including HY-80, HY-100, steel, aluminum, copper nickel, and stainless steel.
• Utilize SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes with proficiency.
• Ensure weld quality is acceptable for Non-Destructive Testing (N.D.T.).
• Read and interpret weld gauges and symbols accurately.
• Operate hand tools effectively with varying levels of supervision.
• Follow standard item 1689 and the guidelines of 5 S.
• Hook up oxygen and acetylene torches when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of welding on different types of base metals.
• Understanding of different wire and gas combinations for welding.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to weld in various positions and pass a weld test in either MIG, TIG, or both.
• Familiarity with reading weld gauges and using hand tools.
• Knowledge of standard item 1689 and 5 S guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MIG, TIG, and aluminum welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Why Work Here? This position offers the opportunity for aluminum welders to transition to a permanent role and grow within the company. Join a team where your contributions as an aluminum welder are valued and make an impact in the shipbuilding industry.

Work Environment Work at Nassco and Navy yards in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The shift is from 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM with a 45-minute lunch break. No security clearance is required.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $34.00/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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.

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.