Welder And Fabricator

Job Title: Welder and Fabricator Job Description
This role focuses on laying out, fitting, and welding fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames and parts. You will perform MIG welding in an industrial equipment manufacturing environment, working from blueprints and specifications to produce high-quality, structurally sound weldments and assemblies.
Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together to form machinery frames, structural parts, and assemblies.
• Set up and operate MIG welding equipment and related fabrication tools in a fabrication shop environment.
• Read and interpret work specifications, work orders, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine welding and fabrication requirements.
• Identify and correctly apply universal weld symbols and understand various materials used in industrial fabrication.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining consistent quality and adherence to specifications.
• Visually inspect completed welds to verify conformance to weld symbols, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Perform air arc gouging to remove welds or prepare weld joints as required.
• Accurately cut, clean, de-burr, and prep parts for welding to ensure proper fit-up and weld quality.
• Use rigging equipment and operate cranes and jib cranes to safely move and position large-scale parts.
• Work safely around moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, and fabrication equipment, following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and support efficient workflow in the fabrication shop.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of MIG welding experience in an industrial equipment manufacturing or industrial fabrication shop environment.
• Strong proficiency in MIG welding, including spray arc welding, with the ability to perform high-quality welds primarily in flat positions and some out-of-position work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders with a strong understanding of weld symbols.
• Demonstrated fitting and fabrication experience, including laying out, aligning, and fitting structural components.
• Experience working around large-scale parts in an industrial fabrication shop.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools, including tape measures, to ensure proper fit and dimensions.
• Capability to set up and operate welding equipment and related fabrication tools safely and effectively.
• Competence in performing air arc gouging for weld removal and joint preparation.
• Experience with rigging and safe use of cranes and jib cranes to move and position heavy components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with spray arc welding processes in a production or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with metal-cored wire and flux core welding processes, even though most work will be spray arc.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and assembly.
• Ability to interpret and apply universal weld symbols accurately.
• Comfort working with various materials commonly used in industrial fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail in weld quality, visual inspection, and part preparation.
• Reliable work habits and willingness to work day or swing shifts with potential overtime.
• Commitment to following safety procedures in environments with fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and elevated work areas.

Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, growth-oriented organization with a diversified portfolio of business across multiple markets, providing strong job security and long-term career opportunities. The company is expanding its production capacity with two new large fabrication shops, bringing more projects in-house and creating additional opportunities for skilled trades professionals. Team members benefit from a generous package that includes profit sharing paid three times per year when the company is profitable, a comprehensive holiday schedule, progressive paid time off that increases with tenure, company-paid long-term disability insurance covering up to a portion of wages, and company-paid life insurance equal to annual salary. The culture emphasizes partnership with customers around the globe, continuous improvement, and investment in modern fabrication facilities, offering a professional environment where your skills are valued and your contribution directly supports the success and stability of the business.
Work Environment
This position is based in a fabrication shop environment working with industrial equipment and large-scale parts. You may work on either a day or swing shift. The day shift runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with overtime available at the beginning of the shift and the need to be open to starting as early as 5:00 a.m. The swing shift runs Monday through Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 2:15 a.m., with optional overtime on Fridays and a shift differential for swing hours. The work environment involves frequent exposure to fumes and airborne particles, occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and elevated, potentially precarious work areas, and a generally high noise level typical of an active fabrication shop. You will regularly work with welding equipment, rigging gear, cranes and jib cranes, and structural steel components, following established safety protocols and wearing appropriate protective equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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 Wilsonville,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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