Structural Welder

Aerotek

Savannah, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$37 Per Hour
SKILLS
Arc Welding, Blueprints, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Engineering Drawing, Gas Welding, Operational Improvement, Operations Planning, Process Development, Production Schedule, Production Support, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Welding
LOCATION
Savannah, GA
POSTED
Today
Structural Welder

This role focuses on welding and fabricating launch hardware used in cutting-edge spaceflight applications. You will perform high-quality structural welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using multiple welding processes, while working from engineering drawings and specifications. The position requires strong technical welding skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with leads and team members to support efficient, precise, and safe production of mission-critical hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding using flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and plates.
  • Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to specified dimensions using standard tools, materials, and techniques common to the welding trade.
  • Build and assemble structural and pipe components in accordance with engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication requirements.
  • Collaborate with the lead welder to determine and verify appropriate weld procedures, base materials, filler materials, and rod sizes for each project.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan welding operations, including situations where detailed procedural information is not provided.
  • Inspect welds visually for quality, accuracy, and adherence to applicable codes and internal standards, and make necessary adjustments to improve results.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by seeking ways to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
  • Work cooperatively with other welders, fitters, and support staff to maintain an efficient, safe, and effective work environment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support production schedules, team objectives, and operational needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Savannah, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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 Savannah, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About the Company

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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.  

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 SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
https://www.aerotek.com/