Structural Steel Welder/Fitter

Aerotek; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Aerotek in Spokane, WA is seeking skilled welders to fit, weld, and fabricate structural steel components in a fast-paced, on-site shop. The role requires reading blueprints, performing FCAW, and aligning parts before welding to deliver high-quality projects.

This Contract to Hire position offers a pay range of 22.00 to 32.00 USD per hour, benefits, and opportunities for overtime and advancement within a stable, year-round backlog.

Qualifications

• Experience welding and fitting structural steel or heavy metal fabrications
• Ability to read blueprints, measurements, and fabrication drawings
• Proficiency with FCAW welding processes
• Experience assembling, fitting, and aligning steel components prior to welding
• Strong work ethic and pride in producing high-quality craftsmanship
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced fabrication shop environment

Responsibilities

• Fit, fabricate, and weld structural steel components including I-beams, columns, trusses, and custom assemblies
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols to accurately assemble projects
• Perform Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) on structural steel in a production fabrication environment
• Lay out, position, fit, and tack steel components prior to final welding
• Operate fabrication tools and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality, dimensional, and welding standards
• Collaborate with experienced welders, fitters, and fabricators to complete high-profile projects

Skills

Experience welding & fitting

Read blueprints

FCAW welding

Assemble before welding

Strong work ethic

Safety in fabrication shop

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Fit, fabricate, and weld structural steel components including I-beams, columns, trusses, and custom assemblies
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols to accurately assemble projects
• Perform Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) on structural steel in a production fabrication environment
• Lay out, position, fit, and tack steel components prior to final welding
• Operate fabrication tools and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality, dimensional, and welding standards
• Collaborate with experienced welders, fitters, and fabricators to complete high-profile projects

What We're Looking For

• Experience welding and fitting structural steel or heavy metal fabrications
• Ability to read blueprints, measurements, and fabrication drawings
• Proficiency with FCAW (Flux-Core) welding processes
• Experience assembling, fitting, and aligning steel components prior to welding
• Strong work ethic and pride in producing high-quality craftsmanship
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced fabrication shop environment

Ideal Experience

We welcome candidates from:

• Structural steel fabrication
• Commercial construction
• Shipbuilding and marine welding
• Heavy equipment manufacturing
• Industrial fabrication shops
• Manufacturing and production welding environments

Why Welders Choose Us

Competitive hourly pay

Shift differential available for swing shift

Plenty of overtime available - many welders regularly work 50-60 hours per week

Paid hands-on training and skill development

Stable, year-round work with a strong project backlog

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

Advancement opportunities into Lead Welder, Lead Fitter, Quality Control, and Supervisor roles

Work alongside experienced tradespeople who take pride in what they build

Work Environment

Work in a large indoor structural steel fabrication facility where you're protected from the elements and equipped with the tools needed to succeed. This is a hands-on role for welders who enjoy working with heavy steel, seeing tangible results from their craftsmanship, and being part of projects that shape skylines and communities.

Looking for both experienced welders and motivated welders ready to take their skills to the next level. If you can weld, fit, fabricate, or are eager to grow in the trade, we want to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

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.