Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently hiring Structural Welders & Shipfitters to join our growing team! You will be working on a shipyard, repairing large ships, previous shipyard experience is required, pay is $26 & $120 per diem and for locals pay is around $30 to $32 based on experience, these are long term positions with full benefits starting on your first month (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and weekly pay) If interested APPLY NOW, see all details below (For a quicker response please email resume after applying to jorondon@aerotek(dot)com)

Job Description

We currently have openings for skilled Welders, Shipfitters and Fitters. We are looking for Structural Welders & Shipfitters to join our team. Successful candidates will be required to pass a weld test and possess the necessary equipment and protective gear. Location is Tampa, FL

Responsibilities

• Complete an open-root weld test on a ⅜” plate with a ⅛” gap for both SMAW (⅛” 7018 rods) and flux-core processes.
• Ensure proper equipment: Chipping Hammer, Gloves, 4” Grinder, Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel-toed Boots, Welding Stinger with a ⅝” quick connect end, and Wire Pliers.
• Wear non-flammable arms and upper body coverage attire (leathers, denim jacket, long sleeve shirt).
• Wire wheel any rust or mill scale from the face of the coupon.
• Set up coupons in a jig for proper gap placement and tack the backing tabs onto each end of the plates.
• Apply weldment to backing tabs to ensure coupons do not separate while welding.
• Mount coupons to the welding test booth jig and proceed with the weld test.
• Maintain a continuous weld puddle during root pass without whipping the electrode for SMAW or using popping action for flux-core.
• Complete filler pass with a 1/16” tolerance at the bevel edge of the test plate for the cap.
• Back-gouge test plates, clean up any slag, and re-mount the coupons for final inspection.
• Follow all safety and procedural guidelines during the welding process.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in welding, fabrication, and following detailed procedures.
• Ability to pass the weld test on a ⅜” plate with a ⅛” gap for both SMAW and flux-core processes.
• Experience with marine repair and blueprint reading.
• Proficient in flux core and MIG welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No prior ship/marine experience required.
• Must show up with proper PPE and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.

Why Work Here?

We are the largest turnkey ship repair operation in the Gulf, providing opportunities for long-term, full-time employment. Our competitive benefit package includes an on-site mobile doctor office offering $10/visit for full-time employees, helping to minimize time away from work for medical issues.

Work Environment

There are two shifts available: 7:30am to 4:00pm and 4:30pm to 1:00am. Candidates must be prepared to work 6 or 7 days per week with overtime. Our Client has 4 drydocks on-site.

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 Mar 31, 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Currently hiring, Shift work,

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