Job Description

Travel Welder / Fabricator Heavy Gauge Carbon Steel (FCAW)

Project located in York PA Project Overview: We are seeking skilled Welder/Fabricators to support the Rocky Mountain Hydro-Electric Plant Headcover Refurbishment Project. This project involves weld and fabrication work on large headcover components. This is a heavy-gauge, multi-pass carbon steel welding role involving large components that are pre-heated up to 300F, significant grinding, and occasional work in tight or confined spaces.

Responsibilities:

• Perform heavy-gauge carbon steel welding using Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW / Dual Shield)
• Complete multi-pass welds on large fabricated components
• Follow blueprints, weld symbols, and WPS requirements
• Set and adjust welding parameters to optimize weld quality and performance
• Conduct grinding of fillets and back-gouges to meet quality standards
• Operate plasma cutting and carbon arc gouging equipment as required
• Produce welds that meet stringent quality standards, including MT (Magnetic Particle) and UT (Ultrasonic) inspections
• Meet defined output, quality, and safety metrics

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves):

• Proficient in blueprint reading and strong understanding of weld symbols
• Fully proficient in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) on heavy-gauge carbon steel
• Welding certifications are preferred
• Ability to set welding parameters per WPS and make adjustments as needed
• Proven ability to produce high-quality welds suitable for MT and UT testing
• Experience with grinding fillets and performing back-gouging
• Capable and willing to operate plasma cutting and carbon arc gouging equipment
• Ability to weld using larger wire diameters, including:
• 3/32" in flat and horizontal positions
• 1/16" in vertical positions

Work Environment:

• Shop-based fabrication work
• Welding on large, heated components (up to 300F)
• Physically demanding role requiring grinding and work in tight spaces

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/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 Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 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 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 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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