Welder And Fabricator

Class A Welder (Missile & Defense Manufacturing)

Portland, OR

Pay: $32-$42/hour

About the Role

We are hiring experienced Class A Welders to join a premier fabrication and manufacturing facility supporting aerospace, defense, and nuclear projects. This role involves fabricating, fitting, and welding structural steel components to precise specifications while working from detailed blueprints and engineering drawings.

This is a great opportunity for welders seeking long-term career growth, exposure to high-profile government and defense projects, and top-tier compensation in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Layout, fit, fabricate, and weld structural steel assemblies

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings

• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, drills, grinders, and other shop tools

• Perform FCAW welding using .052 wire to quality standards

• Inspect welds and ensure compliance with project specifications

• Support production deadlines by working overtime during peak project phases

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience

• Strong FCAW welding skills using .052 wire

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings

• Experience with fitting and layout preferred

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and maintain high quality standards

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

During the first 4-6 weeks, employees should expect significant overtime, including 10-12 hour shifts and occasional Saturdays, to support critical project milestones. Schedules return to standard hours after project demands decrease.

Why Join This Company?

This company is one of the region's leading fabrication shops, recognized for its work on highly specialized government and defense manufacturing programs. The newly expanded Clackamas facility features cutting-edge equipment, advanced manufacturing technology, and opportunities for advancement into lead, quality, fabrication, and supervisory positions.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with company participation

• Life Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Benefits

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

Work Environment

Work in a large-scale industrial manufacturing facility with dedicated welding and machining bays. This is a heavy industrial environment where PPE is required, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Candidates should be comfortable working around large fabrication equipment, cranes, and structural steel assemblies.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clackamas,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.