**Job Title: Welder/Fabricator/Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a qualified individual with expertise in welding, fabrication, and maintenance to join our facility. This position is temp-to-hire, and we are looking for someone who is self-motivated and capable of planning their work effectively. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical background, able to repair equipment and perform regular preventive maintenance when welding projects are not available. **Responsibilities** + Perform welding and fabrication tasks using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW techniques in all four positions. + Conduct equipment repairs and regular preventive maintenance. + Plan and organize work independently, ensuring efficient use of time. + Operate machinery and perform general labor tasks. + Measure materials accurately using a tape measure. + Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues. + Participate in confined space work, with training available. + Ensure compliance with safety standards by wearing required steel-toed work boots. **Essential Skills** + WABO certifications in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW (all four positions). + Mechanical background for equipment repair and maintenance. + Ability to work in confined spaces. + Capability to be fitted for a respirator/mask. + Successful completion of a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Strong attendance record. + Experience in manufacturing environments. + Effective troubleshooting skills. **Why Work Here?** Our facility offers great benefits, including a 401k plan. As part of one of the largest steel fabricators in the world, employees have ample opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer generous bonuses, which can lead to 30% of salary increases for teams that meet production metrics and maintain safety standards. **Work Environment** The work environment is an industrial manufacturing setting, operating during day shifts from 5am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime extending until 3:30pm. Employees are required to wear steel-toed work boots that cover the ankle. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Auburn,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.