Pipe Welder

Immediately Hiring Pipe Welders

Salisbury, NC and surrounding areas

$26-32/hour depending on experience and weld test results

Perform TIG welding on carbon and stainless steel pipe of various schedules and diameters, ensuring full penetration, cleanliness, and proper purge techniques.

Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, P&IDs, and isometric drawings to determine weld placement, fit-up requirements, and fabrication details.

Prepare pipe joints, including cutting, beveling, grinding, cleaning, and aligning materials.

Set up and maintain welding equipment, purge systems, gas flow settings, and proper filler metals.

Weld in all positions (1G6G) depending on project needs; maintain consistent weld quality across varying orientations.

Follow project and industry procedures for weld cleanliness, especially in sanitary or high-purity environments.

Perform visual inspection and assist with NDT requirements when necessary.

Maintain accurate weld logs, heat numbers, and material traceability when required.

Adhere to company and site-specific safety rules, including PPE use, hot-work safety, and lockout/tagout guidelines.

Collaborate with pipefitters, fabricators, foremen, and QA/QC personnel to ensure efficient workflow and quality compliance.

Skills

Tig, stainless steel welding, stainless pipe, Stainless steel, Pipe welding, Blueprint, Welding, Tig welding, Pipe fitting, Mig welding, Pipe weld, Flux core, orbital welding

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to pass a TIG weld test on stainless steel pipe (6G position highly preferred).

Strong skills in fit-up, measurement, and fabrication.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding procedures, and fabrication drawings.

Understanding of weld preparation, purging, filler selection, and weld sequencing.

Familiarity with ASME Section IX procedures (preferred but not always required).

Must be able to weld to code-quality standards with consistent bead appearance and penetration.

Ability to work safely and follow OSHA-compliant practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salisbury, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Salisbury, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.