Welder And Fabricator

Welder and FabricatorJoin 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.ResponsibilitiesFit 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 SkillsProficiency in FCAW welding.Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.Strong skills in fitting parts.Attention to detail in all tasks.Additional Skills & QualificationsPreferred experience in pressure vessel fabrication.Skills in structural steel fabrication and MIG welding.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 EnvironmentWork 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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.Pay and BenefitsThe 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)