• Welder

    Aerotek (Benicia, CA)


    Job Title: Welder

    Job Description

    Join our team as a Welder, where you will perform GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding on rotating equipment pieces such as pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, impellers, and small bore pipes. Your primary focus will be overlay and fillet welding to repair and maintain these components, working with materials ranging from carbon steel to stainless steel, nickel, and chrome. Accurate documentation to code is essential in this role.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding on various rotating equipment.

    + Conduct overlay and fillet welding for repairs and maintenance.

    + Weld materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel, and chrome.

    + Collaborate with mechanics for equipment assembly and repair.

    + Participate in heat treatment training for equipment pieces.

    + Ensure all welding procedures are documented according to code.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-5 years of experience in TIG and Stick welding.

    + Current or previous certifications in GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding.

    + Experience with ASME Section IX code.

    + Proficiency in welding carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel, and other metals.

    + Ability to perform fillet and overlay welds.

    + Experience in welding pipes and reading welding procedures.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Background in rotating equipment or refinery welding.

    + Good understanding of blueprints and welding documentation.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    You will work in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art shop with a consistent work schedule. Our company, established in 1942, offers competitive benefits, merit-based raises, and growth opportunities to leadership roles. We are expanding nationally, providing diverse career paths and stability.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in an industrial machine shop servicing refinery-related companies. The role involves machining, maintenance, and welding. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Flexibility for overtime is required based on customer demands, ensuring quality and timely repair work.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BENICIA, CA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 BENICIA,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.