Job Details

Job Title: Welder - Local Job Description

We are seeking an experienced welder proficient in aluminum welding to join our team. You must be capable of describing your experience and passing a weld test. The role involves welding and fabricating as per specific instructions, with a focus on both in and out of position techniques. MIG welding experience is required, and pulse arc experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabricating tasks according to specific instructions.

• Work on various positions to complete welding tasks.

• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.

• Pass fracture tested weld tests.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in aluminum welding.

• MIG welding proficiency.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pulse arc welding experience is preferred.

• Experience with grinding and fitting.

• Proficiency in using tape measures and other relevant tools.

Why Work Here?

Join a company involved in a long-term project constructing 32 Maneuver Support Vessels over the next decade for the army. This stable position offers you the opportunity to be part of a significant project with guaranteed work for 10 years, a rarity in the industry. Relocation support to Portland may be available for candidates interested in settling in the area.

Work Environment

You will be working in a large-scale manufacturer of structural steel and aluminum parts for government projects, including bridges, dams, and ships. The clean shop environment requires safety gear such as steel-toed boots and safety glasses. Joining us means becoming part of the Iron Workers Union and accessing benefits such as a pension, 401K, vacations, and health and dental insurance.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

About 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.

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.