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Job Title: Travel Welder

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced welder with expertise in aluminum welding. The successful candidate must demonstrate this experience and pass a weld test. The role involves welding and fabricating according to specific instructions, both in and out of position. MIG welding experience is required, and pulse arc experience is preferred. You will be expected to perform welding tasks in multiple positions.

Responsibilities

+ Perform welding and fabricating tasks on various structures, including the person

+ Read and interpret blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication

+ Conduct welding in multiple positions as required

+ Utilize MIG welding techniques and demonstrate proficiency in pulse arc welding

+ Ensure high-quality welding and fabrication work according to project specifications

Essential Skills

+ Proven experience in aluminum welding

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints

+ Proficiency in MIG welding

+ Capability to pass fracture-tested weld tests

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in pulse arc welding

+ Knowledge of fitting and grinding processes

+ Familiarity with using tape measures and blueprint reading

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company with a 10-year project horizon, offering guaranteed work and opportunities to be part of the construction of Maneuver Support Vessels. Benefit from being part of the Iron Workers Union and enjoy comprehensive benefits including pension, 401K, vacations, health, and dental coverage.

Work Environment

Work in a large-scale manufacturing facility that produces structural steel and aluminum parts for government projects, including bridges, dams, nuclear sites, boats, and barges. Enjoy a clean shop environment working predominantly with aluminum. Employees are required to wear steel-toed boots and safety glasses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.