Job Description

Join our team as a Pipe Welder, where you will work in a dynamic and safety-focused industrial environment. You will be responsible for performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and installations on various systems, ensuring the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a team-oriented, safety-first industrial environment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on tanks, vessels, piping, and structural systems.
• Layout, fabricate, install, and repair piping systems, valves, and related equipment.
• Perform pipe fitting and certified pipe welding in accordance with B31.1 and B31.3 codes.
• Weld using GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and gas welding processes.
• Operate plasma cutters, torches, saws, pipe threading, and cutting equipment.
• Inspect and test welds (hydrostatic, X-ray, dimensional tolerance) to ensure quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Rig and lift equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Operate industrial equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and skid loaders.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and across all shifts (including weekends and holidays) as required.
• Complete accurate documentation, work orders, and time reporting.
• Maintain required personal tools and comply with all company and customer policies.

• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and isometric drawings.
• Ability to perform certified pipe welding in accordance with B31.1 and B31.3 codes.
• Experience in welding using GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and gas welding processes.
• Proficiency in operating industrial equipment and tools.
• Valid driver’s license.

• AA degree in Welding preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial pipe fitting and pipe welding experience.
• Ability to obtain or maintain B31.1 and B31.3 certification (6G position, carbon & stainless steel).
• Manual dexterity and precision control of tools and equipment.

Enjoy the benefit of working four 10-hour days with a little flexibility on start time, allowing for a better work-life balance. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous development in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Work Environment

The role is set in a frequently dynamic environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, and various environmental conditions. Employees may encounter fumes, airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The position requires physical activity such as lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, bending, and climbing for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations are made for employees with disabilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wahpeton, ND.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wahpeton,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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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