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Job Title: Welder and Fabricator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welder and Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fabricating custom structures and piping systems, interpreting blueprints, and operating various types of equipment. This role requires a high degree of precision and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom structures and piping systems to tight tolerances specified on engineered drawings.

• Estimate work orders and submit funding requests.

• Populate online work packages following NASA processes.

• Order materials and tooling for the team.

• Interpret blueprints and weld callouts to fabricate hardware within drawing specifications.

• Operate equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, and oscillating man lifts.

• Communicate effectively with others and develop customer relations.

• Utilize Microsoft Office 365 for work package management, including email, Word, and Excel.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of fabrication and welding experience.

• Ability to pass multiple welding qualification tests, primarily in the 6G position, open root.

• Proficiency in GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW on various metals, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Experience in fabricating both structural hardware and piping systems.

• Proficiency in various metal cutting processes, including Oxygen/Acetylene, Plasma, and Carbon Arc.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prefer candidates with pipe fitting/welding and structural fabrication experience.

• Hands-on experience with custom fabrication techniques for manufacturing one-of-a-kind flight test articles.

• Ability to pass the welding qualification test to retain employment.

• Must pass a company and government check.

• Valid VA driver’s license with a good driving record to drive company vehicles.

Why Work Here?

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including outstanding medical benefits, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, life and AD&D insurance, dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, travel accident insurance, federal holidays, annual leave, sick leave, professional development opportunities, and tuition and textbook reimbursement.

Work Environment

Candidates will work onsite at NASA Langley Research Center, located in Hampton, VA. The primary work location is in a shop environment. Candidates will have an office space with a computer for time keeping, email communication, and accessing engineer drawings. The standard shift is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime available as needed. Pay rate is based on the candidate's experience and relevant skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hampton, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00

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 Hampton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024.

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.