Job Description

Structural Welder (Per-Diem)

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Welders with extensive experience in naval shipyard welding. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in pulse arc welding and be proficient in various welding processes. This position requires the ability to perform in physically demanding environments, such as shipboards and sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P processes.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations relevant to the shipbuilding industry.
• Execute Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
• Use fillet and butt weld gauges accurately.
• Pass all position, multi-pass butt weld, and welder qualification tests in accordance with MIL-STD-248D Paragraph 5.3.3.

Essential Skills:

• Four years of experience as a first-class welder.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P welding processes.
• Experience working in physically demanding environments including shipboards and sub-assemblies.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations for the shipbuilding industry.
• Ability to use fillet and butt weld gauges accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
• Ability to pass all position, multi-pass butt weld, and welder qualification tests.
• Experience with shipyard welding processes and procedures.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Pascagoula, MS.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $29.56 - $38.90/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 Pascagoula, MS.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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 meet 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.

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