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Aerotek; Redmond; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site first aid support

Athletic trainer on-site

PPE provided (hood, gloves, jacket)

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Aerotek in Redmond, WA is seeking a Weld Specialist with MIG welding experience to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will read blueprints, set up and operate welding equipment, and produce high-quality welds while meeting safety and quality standards.

The role offers steady full-time hours, overtime opportunities, and on-the-job training in a lean manufacturing environment. This 12-month contract is ideal for skilled welders looking to advance their career with hands-on production

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of MIG welding experience or technical welding school training.
• Ability to pass a welding skills assessment.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow welding specifications.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Comfortable working in a production manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components and weldments.
• Load and unload parts into welding fixtures and workstations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• Verify weld size, length, and quality to meet specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect completed weldments using measurements and quality standards.
• Arrange and fit parts according to drawings, fixtures, and layouts.
• Support production goals while maintaining safety and quality requirements.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Physical strength

Education

Technical welding school training

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Weld Specialist (MIG Welder)

Location: Redmond, WA

Pay: $27.49/hr + Overtime (1.5x Pay)

Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

We're hiring Weld Specialists, MIG Welders, Production Welders, and Manufacturing Welders to support a fast-paced production environment in Redmond, WA. This role is ideal for individuals with MIG welding experience who enjoy hands-on work, reading blueprints, and producing high-quality welds in a manufacturing setting. If you're looking for steady work, overtime opportunities, on-the-job training, and long-term manufacturing experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your welding career.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components and weldments
• Load and unload parts into welding fixtures and workstations
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols
• Verify weld size, length, and quality to meet specifications
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect completed weldments using measurements and quality standards
• Arrange and fit parts according to drawings, fixtures, and layouts
• Support production goals while maintaining safety and quality requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 1 year of MIG welding experience or technical welding school training
• Ability to pass a welding skills assessment
• Ability to read blueprints and follow welding specifications
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working in a production manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Experience with steel welding
• Manufacturing or production welding experience
• Knowledge of welding symbols and blueprint layouts
• Experience working with quality standards and continuous improvement processes

Why Work Here?

• $27.49/hr starting pay
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• On-the-job training and skill development
• On-site first aid support
• On-site athletic trainer focused on ergonomics
• Company-provided welding hood, gloves, jacket, and PPE (boots not included)
• Opportunity to gain experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Benefits eligibility including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Welders work in designated weld cells and can expect to stand, walk, kneel, and perform physical work throughout 10-hour shifts. Safety is a top priority, and all required welding PPE is provided except steel-toe boots.

Related Job Titles

MIG Welder Weld Specialist Production Welder Manufacturing Welder Steel Welder Fabrication Welder Welding Technician Welder Fabricator Arc Welder Mechanical Welder

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.49 - $27.49/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

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.