Combo Welder & Fitter ($150 per day per diem for Travel Candidates) • *This is a Contract to hire position based out of Hollywood, South Carolina offering +10-15hrs of weekly OT** Pay is $25-$26 an hour Job Description Aerotek is currently seeking skilled structural welders with experience using flux core welding and fitting experience to work at a facility in Hollywood, SC. Welders will be responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable material utilizing blueprints, measuring instruments and other fabrication tools. Responsible for welding and fitting various large structural steel components for NAVSEA related equipment. Overtime available. Essential Skills • 3-5+ years experience in structural fitting and welding. • 3-5+ years experience in both flux core welding and pulse welding. • 3-5+ years experience in reading and interpreting structural blueprints and welding symbols. • Proficiency in converting fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd from tape measures. • Experience in using tape measures, squares, and blueprint reading. • 3+ years experience in shipyards and other related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA related equipment. Shift/Compensation Additional Information Shift Schedule/Openings: 4-10 hour shifts M - TH. • Day Shift 6am-4:30pm (10 openings) - $25/hr • Night Shift 330pm-2am (10 openings) - $25/hr + $1 Shift Differential = $26/hr • Must be able to work Overtime on Friday and/or Sat. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 Columbus,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.
See More Details >>Job Summary The Welder performs MIG welding of metal parts, ranging from simple to complex tasks. This position requires knowledge of the welding properties of various metals and alloys and the ability to use welding equipment to ensure proper penetration and fusion strength. The welder interprets shop drawings and blueprints, maintaining close tolerances on all work performed. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following: • Must be able to use the necessary welding jigs. • Interprets shop drawings and blueprints and operation tickets and holds work to close tolerances. • Must be able to use the necessary welding jigs. • Must be able to set machine for type material to be welded. • Must observe proper safety precautions while welding. • Should meet production standard output under only general supervision on or before end of progression period. Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills Required: • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Requires 1 year+ experience and/or combination of experience and technical training/certification. Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to read, write, accurately read a tape measure, and perform basic mathematical calculations. • Able to work independently to maintain production, efficiency, quality and discipline. • Must use appropriate skills, required equipment, and tools, and accurately read and interpret blueprints. • Must work with minimal supervision and maximum initiative to assure that the job gets done in a timely and effective manner. • Must indicate talent and desire and ability to acquire necessary skills and knowledge of required techniques and procedures. Core Job Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies: • Cooperation/Teamwork – Works harmoniously and contributes to building a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures. • Oral/Written Communication – Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and expresses oneself clearly in writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language. • Attention to Detail – Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently including but not limited to following verbal and written instructions. • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and instills same in team members supervised. • Fostering Innovation – Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies • Managing Work - Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. • Results Orientation – Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or team’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them. Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements • Wear required PPE, including steel toed safety shoes, at all times, follow 6S procedures, participate in preventative injury exercises, and comply with all job-related work instructions. • Install siding on racks, often working in position of reaching overhead, squatting, bending and working on top of units. • Maximum weight to lift normally up to 60 lbs., peak of 75 lbs. • Must be able to work up to 12 hours/day, 7 days/week as required. Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position • 100’ tape measure, ball peen hammer, large 20 pound dead blow hammer, tin snips, welding square, magnetic drill, welding chipper, welding pliers, chisel, electric portable metal grinder.
See More Details >>Job Summary The Welder performs MIG welding of metal parts, ranging from simple to complex tasks. This position requires knowledge of the welding properties of various metals and alloys and the ability to use welding equipment to ensure proper penetration and fusion strength. The welder interprets shop drawings and blueprints, maintaining close tolerances on all work performed. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following: • Must be able to use the necessary welding jigs. • Interprets shop drawings and blueprints and operation tickets and holds work to close tolerances. • Must be able to use the necessary welding jigs. • Must be able to set machine for type material to be welded. • Must observe proper safety precautions while welding. • Should meet production standard output under only general supervision on or before end of progression period. Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills Required: • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Requires 1 year+ experience and/or combination of experience and technical training/certification. Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to read, write, accurately read a tape measure, and perform basic mathematical calculations. • Able to work independently to maintain production, efficiency, quality and discipline. • Must use appropriate skills, required equipment, and tools, and accurately read and interpret blueprints. • Must work with minimal supervision and maximum initiative to assure that the job gets done in a timely and effective manner. • Must indicate talent and desire and ability to acquire necessary skills and knowledge of required techniques and procedures. Core Job Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies: • Cooperation/Teamwork – Works harmoniously and contributes to building a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures. • Oral/Written Communication – Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and expresses oneself clearly in writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language. • Attention to Detail – Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently including but not limited to following verbal and written instructions. • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and instills same in team members supervised. • Fostering Innovation – Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies • Managing Work - Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. • Results Orientation – Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or team’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them. Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements • Wear required PPE, including steel toed safety shoes, at all times, follow 6S procedures, participate in preventative injury exercises, and comply with all job-related work instructions. • Install siding on racks, often working in position of reaching overhead, squatting, bending and working on top of units. • Maximum weight to lift normally up to 60 lbs., peak of 75 lbs. • Must be able to work up to 12 hours/day, 7 days/week as required. Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position • 100’ tape measure, ball peen hammer, large 20 pound dead blow hammer, tin snips, welding square, magnetic drill, welding chipper, welding pliers, chisel, electric portable metal grinder.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Columbus, GA, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with Columbus, GA, seeing a steady demand for skilled welders. The median weekly wage for welders in Columbus is approximately $108.20, with experienced welders earning even more. Training programs and apprenticeships are available through trade schools and welding associations, offering pathways to a stable career with competitive wages and opportunities for advancement in various industries such as construction and manufacturing.
