Weld Specialist

Aerotek; Washington; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking Welders/Welding Specialists for a contract role in Redmond, WA. The position requires MIG welding experience or technical welding training and reading blueprints to determine weld requirements. You will operate welding equipment, inspect welds, and maintain a safe work area on a 10-hour shift.

Must be able to pass a weld test, lift up to 40 lbs, and work in a manufacturing environment. The role offers a consistent day shift with OT on Fridays. Onsite only in Redmond, WA.

Qualifications

• Technical welding schooling or 1+ year MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience setting up and operating welding equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components and weldments.
• Load and unload parts into welding fixtures.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine weld requirements.
• Verify weld sizes, lengths, and measurements.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Reading weld symbols

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Welding safety

Job description

Job Description

Pay: $27–31/hr

Shift: 5:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Mon–Thurs) + OT on Fridays

Location: Redmond, WA

Job Summary

We are seeking Welders / Welding Specialists with technical welding schooling/training or at least 1 year of MIG welding experience. Join a fast-paced manufacturing team focused on quality, safety, and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on steel components and weldments
• Load and unload parts into welding fixtures
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine weld requirements
• Verify weld sizes, lengths, and measurements
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Requirements

• Technical welding schooling or 1+ year of MIG welding experience
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols
• Experience setting up and operating welding equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to pass a weld test

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse setting
• Designated weld cells
• Standing, walking, kneeling, and lifting throughout a 10-hour shift

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 - $31.00/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 Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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.