Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

URGENTLY HIRING TRAVEL Pipe Welders and Pipe Fitters

$32-36HR and $140 per diem days worked

Working 60+ hours a week

JOB LOCATED IN JEFFERSONVILLE, IN - must be able to travel for work (set up lodging and transportation)

Job Description

This role involves performing high‑quality welding operations using multiple welding processes in accordance with AWS standards and project specifications. You will interpret blueprints and welding procedures, set up and maintain welding equipment, and work with a variety of metals to fabricate, install, and repair components. The position requires close collaboration with supervisors, engineers, and quality inspectors to ensure accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement in all welding activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and other qualified processes in accordance with AWS certification requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and fabrication drawings to plan and execute work accurately.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and maintain welding machines, power tools, hand tools, and fixtures required for each job.
• Work with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, sheet metal, cast iron, and other metals as required for fabrication, installation, and repair tasks.
• Inspect welds visually and with measuring tools (such as tape measures and gauges) to verify compliance with AWS standards and project specifications.
• Perform repairs, rework, and adjustments on welds and assemblies to meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Use grinders, torches, cutting tools, and other shop equipment safely and effectively to prepare, weld, and finish materials.
• Install and fabricate duct work and related HVAC components as needed, including general construction and duct installation tasks.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, adherence to hot‑work procedures, and compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of welds, materials used, and inspection results for quality and traceability.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, quality inspectors, and other team members to resolve issues and ensure project accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in welding processes, fabrication methods, and overall shop operations.
• Perform general labor tasks related to fabrication, construction, plumbing-related metal work, and installation activities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Current AWS Welder Certification (for example, D1.1 Structural Steel, D1.2 Aluminum, D1.3 Sheet Steel, or D1.6 Stainless Steel, or comparable AWS qualifications).
• Demonstrated experience in industrial, structural, or fabrication welding.
• Ability to pass weld tests in accordance with AWS standards.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, WPS, and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and safely handle large components.
• Capability to work in various positions, including overhead, vertical, and in confined spaces.
• Proficiency with grinders, torches, cutting tools, and measuring instruments such as tape measures and gauges.
• Solid knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, MO.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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