**Welder and Fabricator | Spokane Valley, WA** **Job Description:** You will be responsible for welding and fabricating custom stainless steel tanks of various sizes and shapes. The role includes MIG welding, some TIG welding, blueprint reading, and basic fabrication tasks such as cutting pipe and using drill presses and band saws. Occasional polishing of welds is required to meet aesthetic standards. **Key Responsibilities:** + Set up and operate welding equipment (adjust voltage, amperage, gas flow) + Perform MIG welding (TIG a plus) on stainless steel + Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols + Grind, polish, and finish welds to meet cosmetic standards + Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment + Contribute to continuous improvement in fabrication processes **Requirements:** + 2+ years of welding experience, preferably with stainless steel + Proficiency in MIG welding; TIG experience is a plus + Ability to read blueprints and use measurement tools + Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (crawling, crouching, standing, etc.) **Preferred Qualifications:** + Completion of a vocational welding program or trade school + Experience with various grades of stainless steel + Prior fabrication experience using drill presses, shears, and band saws **Why Join Us:** + Supportive work environment with long-term career growth + Average employee tenure of 10+ years + Competitive benefits: 401(k) with match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and holidays + Compensation growth based on performance and skill **Work Environment:** + Custom fabrication shop focused on stainless steel tanks for fuel, food, water, and alcohol processing + Team of 15–20 professionals + Clean shop with some presence of metal dust **Job Type:** + Contract + Location: Spokane Valley, Washington **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Spokane Valley,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.