Welder at Aerotek

Welder

As a Structural Steel Welder, you will be responsible for welding and fabricating structural steel components in a shop environment. This role is crucial in supporting the production of beams, columns, connections, and miscellaneous steel assemblies according to detailed fabrication drawings and welding specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review fabrication drawings, work orders, weld symbols, and welding procedures prior to starting work.
• Set up welding equipment, verify materials, and confirm joint fit-up and alignment.
• Perform structural welds on carbon steel components using MIG and flux-cored welding processes in multiple positions.
• Control weld penetration, bead profile, and heat input to prevent distortion.
• Clean welds, remove slag, and perform basic grinding or touch-up as required.
• Self-inspect completed welds for quality, appearance, and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate with fitters, supervisors, and quality personnel to resolve fit-up or weld issues.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and hot-work practices.
• Prepare completed assemblies for inspection, coating, or shipment.
• Utilize wire-fab guns, torches, grinders, and magnetic drills.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience welding structural carbon steel components.
• Ability to perform welds in multiple positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
• Consistent control of bead profile, penetration, and fusion.
• Understanding of how weld quality directly impacts structural integrity.
• Ability to produce repeatable, code-compliant welds in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Understanding joint types, weld sizes, and connection details.
• Comfort following written work instructions and welding procedures.

Why Work Here?

This position offers steady work in a professional fabrication environment producing large-scale structural steel for high-profile construction projects. Welders gain exposure to complex assemblies, modern equipment, and a team-driven culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and accountability. The organization provides long-term stability, pride in the finished product, and opportunities to grow skills within structural steel fabrication.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. The role is based in a non-climate-controlled fabrication/welder shop, and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as steel-toed boots, hard hats, glasses, and gloves is required. A weld test is also required, which involves using Hobart 777 weld wire with mixed gas. Tools needed include a tape measure, square, and weld gauges, while a hammer can be provided if needed. The test is timed with a maximum duration of 40 minutes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cocoa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Cocoa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.