Aluminum Welder

Job Title: Aluminum Welder

Position Overview

We’re looking for an Aluminum Welder who is ready to grow their skills and support daily fabrication work. This entry‑level role focuses on performing fundamental welding tasks with guidance from experienced team members. You’ll work from straightforward drawings, operate welding equipment, and help build aluminum components such as scaffolding cages as the team transitions from TIG to MIG processes. Safety, accuracy, and reliability are essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on aluminum parts and assemblies.
• Review and follow basic blueprints, sketches, and job instructions.
• Prep materials by cutting, grinding, deburring, and cleaning surfaces.
• Set up welding machines, tools, and workstations for assigned tasks.
• Check completed welds for accuracy, strength, and appearance.
• Keep welding tools and equipment in proper working order and report issues.
• Follow all company safety procedures and use required PPE.
• Support senior welders with more complex fabrication projects.
• Keep the work area organized and free of hazards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience working with aluminum and TIG processes.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of hands-on welding experience.
• Basic understanding of metal properties and common welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret simple technical drawings.
• Strong focus on quality and detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal welding coursework or certification.
• Ability to use standard measuring tools (tape, calipers, gauges, etc.).
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.
• Familiarity with welding safety and shop procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Good manual dexterity and willingness to learn under supervision.

What We Offer

Join a top-tier industrial service organization known for delivering high-quality solutions through skilled local teams. You’ll be part of a work culture centered on safety, continuous improvement, and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to build long-term welding skills and advance within a supportive environment.

Work Environment

This role is primarily performed indoors with exposure to heat, sparks, fumes, and loud equipment. Standard PPE—including safety glasses and hard hats—is required at all times. Overtime may be available depending on workload, and shift schedules may adjust to meet production needs. The workspace is designed with safety, efficiency, and teamwork in mind.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 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.