WE'RE HIRING - Weld Specialists!

Aerotek; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Redmond, WA is hiring a Welding Specialist for contract work with a Monday-Thursday shift and Friday overtime. Pay starts at $27.49/hr plus overtime. The role emphasizes MIG welding, blueprint reading, and strict quality standards within lean manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities include loading parts, following blueprints, and preparing equipment for consistent welds. Safe, onsite work with potential long-term opportunities within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) 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.

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.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Job description

Hiring MIG Welders in Redmond, WA!

Shift : Monday-Thursday (Friday Overtime) | 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay : $27.49/hr + 1.5x OT

This is a great opportunity for candidates with welding experience or welding school training looking for steady hours, overtime, and long-term career growth.

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.

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 & 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 position based out of Redmond, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,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.