**Job Title: Welder Local** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled welder with experience in aluminum welding. The ideal candidate must be able to describe their experience and pass a weld test. This position involves welding and fabricating to specific instructions, including working in various positions. MIG welding experience is required, and pulse arc experience is preferred. **Responsibilities** + Perform welding and fabricating tasks according to specific instructions. + Work with aluminum and other materials. + Weld in multiple positions as required. + Read and interpret blueprints and fitting instructions. + Pass fracture-tested weld tests. **Essential Skills** + Experience with aluminum welding. + Proficiency in MIG welding. + Ability to read blueprints. + Experience with fabricating and fitting. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Pulse arc welding experience is preferred. + Ability to work in multiple positions. + Experience with grinding and structural welding. **Why Work Here?** This is a long-term position with a stable company involved in the Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV) project, building 32 ships over the next 10 years. With guaranteed work for a decade, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking stability and long-term employment. The company values permanent employees and offers relocation opportunities to Portland. **Work Environment** Work in a large-scale manufacturing facility that produces structural steel and aluminum parts for government projects, including bridges, dams, nuclear sites, boats, and barges. Employees benefit from being part of the Iron Workers Union, which includes pension, 401K, vacation, health, and dental benefits. The shop is clean and primarily works with aluminum. Safety equipment such as steel-toed boots and safety glasses is required. **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/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 Feb 21, 2025. **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.