NYC DOB Structural Welder (FluxCore)
Company
Aerotek
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
35–50 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
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Aerotek Jobs
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Job Description
Job Title: Structural Welder
Job Description
Join our team as a Structural Welder and contribute your skills to the structural framework on the exterior of a building in Manhattan. This role requires precision and expertise in welding techniques to ensure the integrity and safety of the structure.
Responsibilities
• Perform welding on structural steel and framework on the building's exterior.
• Utilize various welding techniques, including Flux Core, TIG, and MIG welding.
• Ensure quality and compliance with all safety standards during vertical and structural welds on high-rise buildings.
Essential Skills
• Proficiency in Flux Core, TIG, and MIG welding.
• Experience with DOB Welding and working on structural steel frameworks.
• Ability to work on high-rise buildings and perform vertical welds.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• NYC DOB Welding License.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• SST (Site Safety Training) certification.
• AWS FCAW certification (preferred)
• G60 certification.
Why Work Here?
Be part of a rewarding two-year project with potential opportunities to work on future job sites. Enhance your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Work Environment
Work outdoors on the exterior of buildings, focusing on vertical and structural welds on high-rise structures. C
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.
Job Description
Join our team as a Structural Welder and contribute your skills to the structural framework on the exterior of a building in Manhattan. This role requires precision and expertise in welding techniques to ensure the integrity and safety of the structure.
Responsibilities
• Perform welding on structural steel and framework on the building's exterior.
• Utilize various welding techniques, including Flux Core, TIG, and MIG welding.
• Ensure quality and compliance with all safety standards during vertical and structural welds on high-rise buildings.
Essential Skills
• Proficiency in Flux Core, TIG, and MIG welding.
• Experience with DOB Welding and working on structural steel frameworks.
• Ability to work on high-rise buildings and perform vertical welds.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• NYC DOB Welding License.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• SST (Site Safety Training) certification.
• AWS FCAW certification (preferred)
• G60 certification.
Why Work Here?
Be part of a rewarding two-year project with potential opportunities to work on future job sites. Enhance your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Work Environment
Work outdoors on the exterior of buildings, focusing on vertical and structural welds on high-rise structures. C
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.
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