Job Title: Welding Specialist – Advanced Processes & Automation
Job Location: Seattle, WA 98101
Job Duration: 11 Months Contract
Pay Rate: $32 / hr to $36.50 / hr

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Welding Specialist with expertise in both traditional and advanced welding processes, including automation and laser welding. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and the ability to optimize and troubleshoot automated welding systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of welding processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, laser welding, robotic welding cells, and automated systems.

• Program, configure, and optimize robotic and laser welding parameters.

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.

• Perform complex welding operations on diverse materials: steel alloys, aluminum, titanium, nickel-based alloys.

• Develop and refine welding procedures for both manual and automated applications.

• Troubleshoot and maintain automated welding and PLC-based equipment.

• Conduct inspections and assist in weld testing procedures.

• Provide technical feedback on weldment design and manufacturability.

• Train and mentor junior welders in both manual and automated processes.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional welding experience.

• Proven expertise with automated welding systems and/or laser welding.

• Strong understanding of robotic programming, PLCs, and automation interfaces.

• Current welding certifications (specific certifications as required).

• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, material properties, and GD&T.

• Experience with inspection and quality control procedures.

• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience programming robotic welding systems.

• Advanced knowledge of laser welding technology.

• Experience with exotic materials and precision manufacturing.

• Background in welding process automation and optimization.

• Familiarity with additive manufacturing and emerging technologies.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)