**Job Title: Welders / Fitters (Skilled Trades)** **Job Description** We are currently seeking skilled Pipe Fitters and Pipe Welders to join our team. There are four openings for Pipe Fitters and five openings for Pipe Welders, with positions available on both day and night shifts. Successful candidates will be required to complete an open-root weld test and demonstrate proficiency in SMAW and flux-core processes. **Responsibilities** + Complete an open-root weld test on a ⅜” plate with a ⅛” gap using SMAW and flux-core processes. + Use proper equipment including chipping hammer, gloves, grinder, hood, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, welding stinger, and wire pliers. + Follow specific test instructions and procedures, ensuring no porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, or lack of penetration. + Maintain a continuous weld puddle during the root pass and adhere to test administrator's guidance. + Back-gouge test plates and clean up any slag without grinding the inside of the back-gouge. + Notify test administrator upon completion of each test phase and adhere to requirements for inspection and approval. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in welding, fabrication, marine repair, blueprint reading, flux core, and MIG welding. + Ability to pass the weld test demonstrating skills in open-root welding techniques. + Knowledge of safety procedures and use of proper personal protective equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Prior ship or marine experience is not required but beneficial. + Candidates must arrive with proper PPE and tools; failure to do so will result in being turned away. **Why Work Here?** Join a leading ship repair operation in the Gulf, offering long-term career growth opportunities. Benefit from a competitive package including an on-site mobile doctor office for convenient medical visits. Our supportive work environment encourages personal and professional development. **Work Environment** Work is conducted outdoors at the Gulf Marine Shipyard located on the Port of Tampa. Two shifts are available: 7:30am to 4:00pm, and 4:30pm to 1:00am. Candidates should be prepared for a demanding schedule, working 6 to 7 days per week with potential overtime. The facility includes four drydocks and requires adherence to safety standards and dress code. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, Florida. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 Tampa,FL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.