Job Title: Welder Job Description We are seeking skilled MIG welders to join our expanding production team. Specializing in the manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, we serve multiple industries including electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance. With a recent expansion, we are experiencing over a 50% production increase, and we need talented individuals to contribute to our growth. Responsibilities • Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to determine sequence and methods of assembling components. • Read and interpret work orders accurately. • Utilize basic hand tools such as tape measurer and specialty tools, and operate all equipment within the work area. • Perform rework as required to ensure quality standards. • Support production initiatives, including participation in RCI events. • Cross-train and move to other work areas as needed to support production needs. • Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material using shop math and layout techniques. • Perform MIG welding using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. • Inspect assembly/components for conformance to specifications. • Trim, file, grind, sand, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools. • Train new and current associates as required. • Follow established safety, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, and practices. • Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment. • Keep accurate daily time records. • Perform other job duties as assigned. Essential Skills • Proficiency in MIG welding and blueprint reading. • Ability to perform fabrication, Tig welding, and work with stainless steel. • Experience with structural and FluxCore welding. • AWS D.1.1 weld certification required. • High School Diploma/GED required. • Basic computer skills and ability to read, write, and comprehend necessary. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Vocational training is desired. • Knowledge of shop math and layout techniques. • Flexibility to cross-train and support various production needs. Why Work Here? We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement 401(k) program, paid vacation and holidays, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, employees can take advantage of life insurance, disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards program, and a variety of employee assistance programs. We also support community engagement with grants for volunteers, charitable gift matching, and recognition awards. Work Environment Our manufacturing and production environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, offering a challenging yet rewarding work experience. The facility is not climate-controlled, and employees are expected to adhere to a dress code consisting of plain colored T-shirts, jeans, and steel-toed footwear. We have multiple shifts available, with first shift running from 6:30am to 3:00pm and second shift from 3:15pm to 11:45pm. Some shifts may require overtime work before or after regular hours, including Saturdays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Daleville, Virginia. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.59 - $25.09/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 Daleville,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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 >>Title: Welder Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. What You’ll Do As a Welder, you will: • Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. • Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. • Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements. • Set up components for welding according to specifications. • Maintain Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards. • Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates. • Other duties as required Work Environment • This role will be located in Chantilly, VA, and will be expected to travel between our facilities in Chantilly and Springfield, VA. This position is expected to be onsite 100%. Qualifications: • 5+ years of proven experience as a welder. • Experienced with a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG, MMA, etc.). • Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves, etc.). • Certification in welding from an accredited institution. • High School Diploma or GED: Required as a basic educational foundation. • Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards. • Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements. • Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure. Clearance: Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. Willingness to take a polygraph and upgrade clearance as required. #EC Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
See More Details >>Req ID: 41317 Team: X18 WELDERS Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The Role Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, has partnered with the Department of Defense (DOD) to offer a FREE 16-week training opportunity at The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (Danville Community College) in Danville, VA. This is an UNPAID opportunity, however the training and lodging/housing in Danville, VA will be provided and paid for by a grant from the Department of Defense. All housing and utilities for this training is covered by the program, and all participants will be housed in downtown Danville’s River district. Participants will be responsible for all other living expenses including meals, etc. Participants that successfully complete the 16-week/600 hour training program will be eligible to start work with the Welding department at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA as a Welder earning $24+ per hour and will receive a $2500 sign-on bonus. All participants will be required to apply and successfully complete the Newport News Shipbuilding hiring process. The 16-week/600 hour training program will cover Weld Safety as well as OSHA 10 training. Throughout the course you will learn and build your skills in MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core welding. As a welder, you will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school. After completion of welding school, you will use a wide range of welding filler metals and welding processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction. Welders perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines. This will be done using various welding processes including SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding). These welds are made in all positions using both manual and mechanized processes and will satisfy all nondestructive tests requirements (visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, radiographic inspection). Welders will also receive additional training including certified visual inspection, fire watch, and carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems. Watch this Welder video to learn more: https://youtu.be/FETHnJ854Qs?si=HS0UmOkcAxVuILrS Must Have Candidates have a HS Diploma or GED Must able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces. Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test. Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs. Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test. Must be able to work any shift Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Virginia typically begins with a technical training program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four years, with many hours of training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 402,333 welders nationwide, with approximately 15,000 in Virginia, and projects a 2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Virginia earn an average of $600 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $1,000 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the American Welding Society help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
