Structural Welder

Structural Welder

Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida (Contract)

This role focuses on welding and fabricating launch hardware used in cutting‑edge spaceflight applications. You will perform high‑quality structural welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum using multiple welding processes, while working from engineering drawings and specifications. The position requires strong technical welding skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with leads and team members to support efficient, precise, and safe production of mission‑critical hardware.

Pay and Benefits: $30–32/hour + $125 per diem. Pay range $30–37/hour.

• Perform flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and plates.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to specified dimensions using standard tools, materials, and techniques common to the welding trade.
• Build and assemble structural and pipe components in accordance with engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication requirements.
• Collaborate with the lead welder to determine and verify appropriate weld procedures, base materials, filler materials, and rod sizes for each project.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to plan welding operations, including situations where detailed procedural information is not provided.
• Inspect welds visually for quality, accuracy, and adherence to applicable codes and internal standards, and make necessary adjustments to improve results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by seeking ways to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Work cooperatively with other welders, fitters, and support staff to maintain an efficient, safe, and effective work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production schedules, team objectives, and operational needs.

• Strong technical welding skills in FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW.
• Solid knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum welding requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Team‑oriented mindset with effective collaboration skills.
• Willingness to engage in continuous improvement activities.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for 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)

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.