Entry Level Welder - $27.49/hr

Aerotek; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking Welders for a contract role in Redmond, WA. Shift is 5AM–4PM (Mon–Thu) with OT on Fridays. Pay is $27.49/hr. Prior technical schooling or at least 1 year of welding experience is required. The job involves lean manufacturing in a fast-paced environment and requires on-site work.

Responsibilities include loading parts, reading blueprints, verifying welds, and preparing equipment. Benefits and scheduling details are provided by Aerotek.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG).
• Ability to setup, verify and operate welding equipment.
• Competence to meet quality standards and product specifications.
• Familiarity with blueprint layouts and symbols.
• Capability to perform standard welds per production needs.
• Ability to locate welds and measure layouts accurately.
• Must be able to pass Weld Exam and Skills Test.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations: load/unload parts and weldments into fixtures.
• Review blueprints to ensure proper weld sizes/lengths.
• Arrange parts according to patterns or fixtures.
• Verify layouts against drawings and symbols.
• Ensure weldments meet measurement specifications.
• Prepare welding equipment and verify energy source.

Skills

MIG welding

Equipment setup

Blueprint reading

Weld measurement

Ability to pass weld exam

Education

Technical welding schooling

Job description

Hiring Welders in Redmond, WA!

Shift : 5AM - 4PM (Mon-Thurs) & OT on Friday

Pay : $27.49/hr

Looking for Welder with technical schooling or at least 1 year welding experience.

Job Overview

A Welding Specialist performs welding operations in a fast-paced environment in workstations that have required cycle times. Team Members work in a culture that thrives on lean manufacturing principles both on and off the production line.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations: load and unload parts and weldments into various welding fixtures, depending on the production team needs.
• Review blueprints and other schematic drawings to ensure proper weld sizes and lengths are used on weldments.
• Arrange parts and structures of common weldments, usually guided by patterns or fixtures.
• Verify that layouts comply with drawings and symbols.
• Ensure accuracy of weldments by comparing to measurement specifications.
• Prepare welding equipment for proper usage and verify proper energy source and supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Basic technical knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) welding techniques.
• Ability to setup, verify, and operate welding equipment.
• Sufficient welding skill to comply with quality standards and product specifications.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint layouts and symbols.
• Ability to perform common welds according to production and workflow requirements.
• Ability to perform standardized layouts of parts prior to welding, accurately identify weld locations, and perform detailed measurements.
• Ability to pass the Weld Exam and Skills Test.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing factory/warehouse environment within designated weld cells for health and safety. Expect to walk, stand, kneel, and lift 50 lbs on a constant basis for 10 hours a day.

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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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.