Grinder/Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker
Job Description

Join our Rebuild Department team where you will be involved in welding and repairing metal components for industrial shredders. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the high-quality performance and reliability of these shredders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cutters for welding using hand air grinders as per procedure.
• Weld hard faces on cutters.
• Grind profiles on cutters using hand air grinders and profile grinders.
• Operate air hoists and forklifts.
• Utilize cutting torches and propane pre-heat equipment.
• Verify and ensure the quality of all personal welds.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Identify cutter size and sweep size accurately.
• Maintain welding equipment including tips, guns, and hoods.

• Proficiency in welding and metal fabrication.
• Experience in general labor within an industrial shop environment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs consistently.
• Skill in using hand grinders and overhead cranes.

• Comfortable with labor-intensive tasks using a 9-inch hand grinder and welder.
• Interest and enthusiasm for metalworking positions.
• Ability to clean and fabricate parts according to prints.
• Attention to detail for verifying quality, size, and spacing of final welds.

Become part of a global leader with a strong foothold in multiple markets. Enjoy a generous benefits package including profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off. The company also provides long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Work Environment

Work in a fabrication shop setting, with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts. The noise level is typical for such environments. The position requires working day shifts from 5:00 am to 3:45 pm, Monday to Thursday, with occasional overtime on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2026.

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.

Company Description

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.