**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking stainless steel welders for local Bay Area Shipyards at Mare Island, Alameda, and San Francisco. The position is initially for at least a month with the potential for long-term full-time employment depending on performance. Crews can consist of up to 10 members. While shipyard maintenance experience is a plus, it is not necessary. A bead test will be conducted to verify experience and determine pay level. **Responsibilities** + Work alongside maintenance employees. + Dismantle and take apart various ship components. + Handle gasket material out of the channel. + Lock latches and pins with a dog on the other side. + Adjust shims and put them back up. + Strip out old rubber and install new rubber. + Adjust hinges. + Assist and work collaboratively with another team member. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency with hand tools and power tools. + Experience with mechanical work. + Skill in Stick welding (SMAW). + Skill in Fluxcore welding (FCAW). + Experience with stainless steel welding. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + FCAW with 71T certification. + SMAW with 7018 certification. + TWIC card. + Experience in ship repair, shipyard work, rigging, and marine maintenance. **Why Work Here?** Join a team where your skills are valued and your performance can lead to long-term employment opportunities. Enjoy working in diverse Bay Area locations while gaining experience in ship maintenance and repair. **Work Environment** This position involves working in Bay Area Shipyards located at Mare Island, Alameda, and San Francisco. You will work in teams of up to 10 members, tackling a variety of ship maintenance and repair projects. The work environment is hands-on and requires collaboration with other team members. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Alameda, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00 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 Alameda,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 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.