**Job Title: Welder** **Job Description** The Welder is responsible for the welding service, maintenance, and repair of small to large marine vessels. This role requires the fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings and performing random maintenance on vessels. The Welder must be proficient in setting up and welding mild steel using pulsed GMAW push-pull welding equipment in all positions to produce sound welds at a consistent rate, ensuring both the schedule and quality of vessels in production. **Work Environment** Work in both indoor confined spaces and outdoor environments, including the yard and some elevated work up to 25 feet high. Utilize a Wire Feed welding machine. The dress code requires steel-toed safety boots, a welding helmet, and safety glasses/goggles, which are provided. Candidates should have their own basic tools like a chipping hammer. The location is on Mitchell Island in Richmond, Canada. The shift is from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with potential overtime and travel to off-site locations. **Responsibilities** + Set up and weld mild steel using pulsed GMAW push-pull welding equipment in all positions to maintain production schedule and quality. + Read and interpret drawings and blueprints. + Use welding and manual flame-cutting equipment. + Complete repairs, modifications, and retrofits. + Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. **Essential Skills** + 3+ years of marine experience. + 3+ years of welding in all positions. + Experience in welding flux, aluminum, and mild steel. + Proficiency in Flux Core (FCAW) All Position Welding Processes. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Spool gun experience. + Experience with welding in all positions, including overhead. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Fitting experience. + Forklift experience. + Confined space experience. + CWB ticket in all positions. + Strong safety mindset. + Quality-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. + Ability to work independently in a busy environment. + Positive team attitude. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy annual fishing trips with company-sponsored meals and lodging, RRSP matching after the first year, extended benefits, free parking, and provided tools. Participate in pizza lunches, enjoy visits from food trucks, and win prizes in give-aways. Receive coveralls, and have the opportunity to get a leather jacket and welding helmet. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, BC. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,BC. **À propos d'Aerotek:** Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais. La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. **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, employee assistance and discount programs. 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.