Expeditor

Fabrication Support Technician
Vancouver, WA
Pay: $27-$30/hr
Job Overview

We are seeking an Expeditor to support both shipping/receiving operations and quality inspection activities within a custom metal fabrication shop. This role is responsible for coordinating outbound shipments, receiving materials, and performing dimensional inspections on fabricated components to ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong blueprint-reading skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with production, quality, and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments of fabricated metal products and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Receive incoming materials, verify documentation, and route items appropriately within the facility.
• Inspect finished parts using blueprints, engineering drawings, and precision measuring instruments.
• Confirm products meet quality requirements and customer specifications before shipment.
• Maintain accurate inspection, shipping, and receiving records.
• Work with production and quality teams to prioritize orders and expedite critical jobs.
• Communicate quality concerns, discrepancies, and shipping delays to relevant departments.
• Support ongoing process improvements within shipping, receiving, and inspection functions.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience conducting dimensional inspections and quality checks.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.

Preferred Experience

• Shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of quality inspection processes and documentation.
• Exposure to welding or metalworking processes, including TIG or aluminum welding, is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support expedited production schedules.

Why Join Us?

Join a growing custom metal fabrication company with a family-oriented culture, open-door leadership, and a collaborative work environment. With fewer than 50 employees, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on operations, contribute ideas for improvement, and take ownership of your work in a supportive team setting.
Work Environment

This position is based in a hands-on metal fabrication shop. Employees work around fabrication equipment, metal products, and industrial machinery in a fast-paced production environment. The facility is not climate-controlled, and shop doors remain open throughout the winter, so candidates must be comfortable working in varying temperatures while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Vancouver,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.