Entry Level Weld Specialist

Aerotek

Redmond, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$27 Per Hour
SKILLS
Arc Welding, Blueprints, Computer Workstations, Consulting, Gas Welding, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Quality Metrics, Schematics, Welding
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
Today
Weld Specialist

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

Pay: $25-27/hr

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

Job Description

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.

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.

Essential Skills

  • 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 pass the Weld Exam and Skills Test.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Welding skill, including MIG and steel welding.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.82 - $26.82/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 Jul 14, 2026.

About the Company

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Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.  

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
https://www.aerotek.com/