Shop Hand

Shop Hand – Welding Career Opportunity

Pay: $22–$26/hr

Shifts Available: Day, Swing & Weekend

Schedule: 4x10s Available + Overtime

Start Your Career in Welding & Fabrication

We are hiring Shop Hands interested in developing skills in fabrication, structural steel manufacturing, and welding. This is a great opportunity for individuals with construction, assembly, manufacturing, mechanical, or trade experience who want to build a long-term career. You'll gain hands-on experience while learning valuable skills that can lead to advancement opportunities within the shop.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: $22–$26/hr
• Multiple shift options
• Overtime opportunities available
• Hands-on training
• Opportunity to grow into welding and fabrication roles
• Long-term, stable work environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel materials using hand and power tools
• Clean, grind, and prep parts for fabrication and coating
• Assist with assembly and material handling
• Read work orders and production instructions
• Mix and prepare paint and protective coatings
• Apply coatings according to established procedures
• Record quality and production information
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Support fabrication and production teams as needed
• Participate in quality assurance processes

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, construction, fabrication, roofing, siding, warehouse, mechanical, or other hands-on work preferred
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16"
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to safely handle and move materials

Skills Keywords

Fabrication • Welder Trainee • Manufacturing • Structural Steel • Assembly • Power Tools • Production • Material Handling • Construction • Industrial Labor • Metalworking

Why Work Here

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in fabrication and welding. You'll work alongside experienced team members, gain valuable shop experience, and have opportunities to develop new skills while earning competitive pay and overtime.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Sedro-Woolley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.