Welder

Job Title: Welder Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to join a skilled fabrication team in Sedro-Woolley, where you will efficiently and accurately weld steel assemblies from plans, specifications, and quality control checkpoints. You will interpret dimensional and welding drawings, perform simple fitting tasks, and process complex parts for assembly while consistently producing production-quality welds within established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding in all positions while consistently meeting quality and production standards.

• Set welding machines to optimum parameters in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

• Interpret and apply weld symbols and prepare joints in accordance with applicable codes.

• Use jigs and fixtures appropriately to ensure accuracy and repeatability of welds.

• Perform basic fitting work as instructed to support assembly and fabrication activities.

• Place welds of proper size, spacing, and sequence as specified in work instructions.

• Read and understand shop plans, blueprints, and work orders to complete assigned tasks.

• Operate non-specialized metalworking equipment safely and effectively.

• Conduct prequality control visual inspection checks to ensure welds and joints meet criteria.

• Maintain the work area, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and orderly condition.

• Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and best practices at all times.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production needs.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated welding competency in all positions.

• Proficiency in MIG welding and general welding and fabrication techniques.

• Ability to set welding machines to proper parameters based on WPS requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, shop plans, blueprints, and work orders.

• Skillful operation of most non-specialized metalworking equipment.

• Understanding and application of visual inspection criteria for prequality control checks.

• High school diploma, general education degree, or vocational degree.

• 3+ years of welding experience or completion of a trade school welding program.

• Current certified welder credentials such as WABO or AWS certification (FCAW).

• Ability to maintain full range of mobility in upper and lower body, including reaching overhead and working in positions such as stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.

• Ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment as needed to complete job tasks, including lifting up to 70 pounds.

• Ability to safely navigate stairs and maintain balance for extended periods in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational or trade school education in welding or a related field.

• Experience working in a production or fabrication shop environment.

• Comfort working with jigs, fixtures, and complex steel assemblies.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds.

• Reliability in following written and verbal instructions and adhering to established procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a very safe and spacious production environment that values craftsmanship, consistency, and adherence to safety practices. The role offers structured shifts that support predictable scheduling and work-life balance, along with the opportunity to build and refine advanced welding skills on a variety of steel assemblies.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production shop environment that is described as very safe and spacious. You will work with welding equipment, MIG welding processes, fixtures, and non-specialized metalworking tools. The role involves regular exposure to typical shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors, and requires frequent physical activity, including standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 70 pounds. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to procedures. Work is performed on structured shifts, including MondayThursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, MondayThursday from 4:15 PM to 2:45 AM, and FridaySunday from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM, supporting both weekday and weekend production schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sedro Woolley, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Sedro Woolley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.