• Aluminum Welder

    Aerotek (Vancouver, WA)


    Job Title: Aluminum Welder

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced aluminum welder who can effectively describe their experience and pass a weld test. The role involves welding and fabricating to specific instructions, both in and out of position, on various projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform aluminum welding and fabricating tasks according to specific instructions.

    + Utilize MIG welding techniques, with a preference for pulse arc experience.

    + Weld in multiple positions as required by the project.

    + Read and interpret blueprints accurately for welding and fabrication tasks.

    + Conduct fitting and grinding tasks as part of the welding process.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in aluminum welding.

    + Proficiency in MIG welding and pulse arc techniques.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

    + Capability to pass fracture tested weld tests.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in fabricating and fitting processes.

    + Familiarity with using tape measures and other measuring tools.

    + Understanding of structure and grind tasks in welding.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This role offers the unique opportunity to work on the Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV) project, with guaranteed work for the next 10 years as 32 ships are constructed for the army. This provides a stable working environment not often available in the industry.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a large-scale manufacturing setting focused on structural steel and aluminum parts for government projects, including bridges, dams, nuclear sites, boats, and barges. Employees are part of the Iron Workers Union and benefit from a comprehensive system that includes pension, 401K, vacation, health, and dental benefits. The shop is clean and requires steel-toed boots and safety glasses. Work predominantly involves aluminum.

     

    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 Oct 29, 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.