Job Title: Cleared Welder (Travel)
Job Description

We are seeking Cleared Structural Welders for local work with the ability to travel. The initial testing and subsafe will be conducted locally in Chesapeake for a few weeks, requiring candidates to be local to the area. Welders will be welding Carbon Steel in three positions for the weld test, which will be x-rayed if passed visually. This is a travel-open position with specific physical and safety requirements.

ResponsibilitiesWeld materials in accordance with Task Group Instruction (TGI).Lay out position of parts on metal, working from blueprints.Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.Position and install parts in hull of ship, assisted by rigger, working with welders.Roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts using shop machinery such as plate rolls, presses, and bending brakes.Install packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.Essential SkillsProficiency in Mig welding, SMAW welding, Tig welding, and Flux Core welding.Ability to read and interpret blueprints.Experience in fabrication and structural shipyard welding.5+ years of experience as a shipboard welder.Active security clearance.Additional Skills & QualificationsPerform welding on Carbon Steel in three positions for weld testing.Complete subsafe testing locally in Chesapeake.Travel to various locations as required for job assignments.Undergo a respirator physical at the worksite.Adhere to OSHA standards and pass a standard 5-panel drug test.Why Work Here?

Join a large and well-known company that is one of only two employers capable of performing repair work on submarines across the US. Benefit from the opportunity to work on critical projects with a reputable organization.

Work Environment

Work in a shipyard setting in various locations. The role requires adherence to strict safety standards and procedures, including OSHA compliance and passing a standard 5-panel drug test. Candidates must be prepared for physical demands, including respirator use.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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