**Job Title: Welder Local** **Job Description** We are seeking experienced welders with expertise in aluminum welding to join our team. Candidates must be able to describe their experience and pass a weld test. The role involves welding and fabricating according to specific instructions, both in and out of position. MIG experience is required, and pulse arc experience is preferred. The ability to weld in multiple positions is advantageous. **Responsibilities** + Perform welding and fabricating tasks on aluminum parts. + Follow specific instructions for welding projects. + Execute welding tasks in multiple positions. + Utilize MIG welding techniques. + Read and interpret blueprints for welding projects. + Pass fracture-tested weld tests. **Essential Skills** + Experience in aluminum welding. + MIG welding experience. + Ability to read blueprints. + Capability to pass fracture-tested weld tests. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Pulse arc welding experience. + Experience in welding in multiple positions. + Fabrication skills. + Knowledge of fitting and grinding. **Why Work Here?** This is a long-term position with a stable company involved in the Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV) project, constructing 32 ships over the next 10 years for the army. This role offers guaranteed work for 10 years, providing a stable and secure employment opportunity. The company values long-term employees and offers the possibility of permanent relocation to Portland. Employees can expect to become part of the Iron Workers Union and enjoy benefits such as pension, 401K, vacations, health, and dental coverage. **Work Environment** The work environment is a large-scale manufacturing facility specializing in structural steel and aluminum parts for government projects, including bridges, dams, nuclear sites, boats, and barges. The facility maintains a clean shop environment and primarily works with steel. Employees are required to wear steel-toed boots and safety glasses. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00 • 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 will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 2024. **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.