• Welder

    Aerotek (Franklin, LA)


    Job Title: Welder

    Job Description

    As a welder, you will utilize your skills in SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), Flux Core, and GMAW-P processes, performing multi-pass welding in 3G and 4G positions. You will complete stainless steel, Cupro-Nickel, and carbon steel pipe welds in the 6G position, using fabrication equipment such as torches, grinders, levels, and tapes on a daily basis.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform welding using SMAW, GMAW, Flux Core, and GMAW-P processes in 3G and 4G positions.

    + Utilize fabrication equipment including torch, torch hoses, grinder, levels, and tapes.

    + Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in MIG welding, blueprint reading, and fabrication.

    + Experience in SMAW, Flux Core, and stick welding.

    + Ability to work in various positions, including overhead, vertical, and flat welding.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience working in tight or elevated spaces.

    + Capability to perform tasks aloft on scaffolds or manlifts and in confined spaces.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin, LA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Franklin,LA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

    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.