Welder / Fitter / Fabricator
Jacksonville, FL
Contract to Hire | Night Shift
Pay Rate: $25–$30 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Welder / Fitter / Fabricator to join a growing industrial fabrication team in Jacksonville, Florida. This role focuses on fabricating and fitting carbon steel and stainless steel components for certified tanks and pressure vessels used in water filtration and other high‑pressure systems. The ideal candidate is skilled in flux core welding, blueprint reading, and structural fitting, and is comfortable working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
A fluxcore X‑ray weld test is required due to certification standards.
Key Responsibilities
Fabricate metal parts and finish units using carbon and stainless steel
Fit and fabricate pipe or structural steel for certified tanks and pressure vessels
Cut and prepare your own metal for fabrication and assembly
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and layouts
Assemble and fit structural steel components, including beams, frames, and columns
Fit and prepare pressure vessel components such as shells, heads, and nozzles
Work at heights up to 13 feet and enter tanks as required
Successfully pass a fluxcore X‑ray weld test
Required Skills & Experience
2–5+ years of industrial fabrication experience
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Experience working with ½"–12" steel pipe (Schedule 40)
Proficiency in flux core welding , fitting, and metal fabrication
Hands‑on experience with carbon steel, stainless steel pipe, and pressure vessels
Preferred Qualifications
Fluxcore welding certification
ASME certification or equivalent experience
Experience as a structural fitter or pressure vessel fabricator
Combo welder/fabricator experience
Compensation & Growth
$25–$30/hour , based on experience
$1/hour increase upon conversion to permanent employee
Eligibility for up to two bonuses per year
Annual performance evaluations with raise potential
Strong opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing company
Work Environment & Schedule
Heavy industrial environment in an open‑air shop with roof covering
Exposure to hot, cold, and dusty conditions (facility upgrades in progress)
Night Shift:
Monday–Thursday: 4:30 PM – 3:15 AM
Additional shifts on Friday and Saturday as needed
Training may occur on 1st shift:
Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Job Type & Location
Contract to Hire
Jacksonville, Florida
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.
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