Welder And Fabricator

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator Job Description
Join our dynamic team to fit and fabricate nickel and heavy steel for the manufacturing of industrial machinery and equipment. You will read blueprints and operate fabrication equipment such as torches, saws, and grinders, utilizing overhead cranes and material handling equipment. Primarily, you will be welding with Flux Core, with some hard wire welding, using Nickel wire for nickel welding.
Responsibilities

• Fit and fabricate nickel and heavy steel for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Operate fabrication equipment including torches, saws, and grinders.
• Utilize overhead cranes and material handling equipment.
• Perform Flux Core welding and hard wire welding.
• Conduct nickel welding using Nickel wire.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in FCAW welding.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Strong skills in fitting parts.
• Attention to detail in all tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience in pressure vessel fabrication.
• Skills in structural steel fabrication and MIG welding.

Why Work Here?
Our team is growing and expecting to double in size in the coming years, offering you the opportunity to grow with us. Experience the diverse work environment of a job shop where daily tasks vary, preventing repetitive machining. Benefit from good pay, excellent benefits, and advancement opportunities.
Work Environment
Work in a heavy industrial environment with large parts being machined. Start with training on the 1st shift, from 5am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday, before moving to the 2nd shift, 3:30pm-2am, Monday-Thursday. The large machine shop currently hosts 5 people, with expectations to double headcount soon. Despite the spacious shop, we maintain a busy schedule with a large backlog of work. Appropriate PPE, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, and ear plugs, is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.