Structural Steel Welder 1st Shift Pay: $18-23/hr. (based off of weld test results) Shift: 5am-3:30pm M-F A successful candidate should have a welding certification in D1.1 2G/3G with applicable experience, willingness to learn, and ability to interpret fabrication and construction drawings. Requirements: • Prior Experience Operating Overhead Cranes • Prior welding experience in Flux core ideal • 1 2G/3G Certification preferred • Must be flexible to work any schedule needed including overtime and Saturdays as needed Job Details: • Welding structural steel parts as specified per drawings and marked up weld symbols • Assure the structural components are welded correctly with visual inspection • Safely operate overhead cranes, air arc, grinder and magnetic drill and any other required tools of the trade • Flux core welding 2G/3G Benefits: • Health/dental/vision/disability insurance • Paid time off • Paid holidays • 401k with employer match and 100% vesting from the beginning • Paid weekly • Company Paid Life Insurance
See More Details >>Position: MIG Welder Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Contract to Hire Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday) Pay Rate: $23.00 - $24.00 (Depending on Experience) Benefits/Incentive: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.) Qualdoc is looking for talented MIG Welders to support an industrial manufacturer in Richmond, VA. You will be responsible for welding a variety of metal and steel fabricated parts using welding equipment. This role requires the use of a variety of tools including a straight edge, combination square, and ruler. You will fabricate based on blueprints and shop drawings. Duties: • Adjusts and uses torch and plasma cutter and/or grinder properly in standard/non-standard positions following engineering drawings • Welds in vertical, flat, horizontal, or overhead positions • Uses basic hand tools, such as tape measure, square, clamps, etc., to verify proper weld application and quality of weldments • Examines work pieces for defects and ensures conformance with specifications • Welds out components previously tack welded by experienced welders • Prep and finish metal components by grinding or sanding • Operates material handling equipment • Operates overhead crane/hoist • Responsible for movement of material or product and proper storage • Must be physically able to wear required appropriate personal protective equipment including welding helmet, gloves, protective apron and/or leather attire, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and fresh air/forced air respirator as required • Performs MIG welding and some TIG welding You Must Have: • High School Diploma or GED • Experience in manufacturing • 3.5 years of experience in MIG welding • Able to read shop drawings, blueprints, and engineering drawings • Able to read a tape measure, and ruler, and use measurement tools • Strong math skills • Strong mechanical aptitude • Ability to lift 50 lbs Preferred Skills: • TIG welding is a plus • ERP experience preferred (JD Edwards)
See More Details >>Job Title: TIG Welder Job Description The role involves selecting equipment, planning layout, assembling, fitting-up, and welding in accordance with standard specifications. You will be responsible for laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting components together, and performing welding operations in accordance with Weld Maps, drawings, or other customer requirements. Setting up equipment and welding parts using GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes per WPS or other applicable standards are essential aspects of this position. Responsibilities • Select equipment and plan layout for welding operations. • Assemble, fit-up, and weld in accordance with standard specifications. • Lay out, position, align, and fit components together. • Perform welding operations in accordance with Weld Maps, drawings, or other customer requirements. • Set up equipment and weld parts using GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes. Essential Skills • Proficiency in using micrometers, rulers, and tape measures. • Experience in TIG welding and fabrication. • Ability to work with titanium, stainless steel, and MIG welding. • Understanding of blueprints. Additional Skills & Qualifications • TIG welding experience preferred. • Experience with running an auto welder would be advantageous. • ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) certification preferred. • API (American Petroleum Institute) certification preferred. • Detail-oriented with the ability to record quantitative and qualitative data. Work Environment This position is in an AC-controlled machine shop consisting of assemblers, welders, machinists, and a distribution warehouse. The opening is for the second shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $25.00/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 Richmond,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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 >>Becoming a welder in Richmond, VA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the welding trade last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Richmond, the average weekly wage for welders is approximately $1,760, with experienced professionals often earning over $1,800 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
