**Job Title: Travel Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Travel Welder with a strong experience in aluminum welding. The ideal candidate must be able to describe their experience in detail and pass a weld test. This 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 also preferred. **Responsibilities** + Perform welding and fabricating tasks on aluminum materials. + Follow specific instructions for welding projects. + Pass weld tests to ensure quality and safety standards. + Utilize MIG welding and, preferably, pulse arc welding techniques. + Read and interpret blueprints for accurate fabrication. + Work in various welding positions as required. + Maintain a clean and safe work environment. **Essential Skills** + Experience with aluminum welding. + Proficient in MIG welding. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Capability to pass fracture-tested weld tests. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Pulse arc welding experience is preferred. + Ability to weld in multiple positions. + Experience with fabricating and blueprint reading. **Why Work Here?** This position offers long-term employment with guaranteed work for the next 10 years as part of the Maneuver Support Vessel (MSV) project. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction of 32 ships over the next decade, providing stability and job security. The company values long-term commitment and offers comprehensive benefits, including pension, 401K, vacations, health, and dental plans. **Work Environment** The work environment is a large-scale manufacturing setting focused on structural steel and aluminum parts for government projects, including bridges, dams, nuclear sites, boats, and barges. Employees will become part of the Iron Workers Union and benefit from the Vigor Companies' benefits system. Safety is a priority, with steel-toed boots and safety glasses required. The shop is clean and primarily works with aluminum materials. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, Washington. **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.