Laborer And Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Entry Level Laborer and Welder

Job Description

This role works in the Rebuild Department and focuses on welding and repairing metal components for industrial equipment. You will prepare, weld, and finish components, ensuring they meet defined specifications and quality standards while working in a busy fabrication shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Grind and prepare cutters using a 9-inch hand air grinder according to established procedures.
• Perform hard-facing welding to restore and enhance wear surfaces.
• Grind cutter profiles using a hand air grinder and profile grinder to meet dimensional requirements.
• Operate an air hoist and forklift to move and position heavy parts and assemblies safely.
• Use a cutting torch and propane pre-heat equipment as required for fabrication and repair work.
• Check and verify the quality of all personal welds, including size, spacing, and overall appearance.
• Clean parts thoroughly prior to fabrication to ensure proper weld integrity.
• Fabricate parts according to prints and specifications, following shop standards and procedures.
• Maintain welding equipment, including welder, tips, guns, and hood, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of debris to support a safe and efficient workflow.
• Perform general labor tasks, including heavy lifting and material handling, in support of fabrication and rebuild activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an industrial fabrication shop or rebuild environment.
• Experience as a weld helper, grinder, or general laborer in a metal fabrication or construction setting.
• Experience using overhead cranes and other material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Interest in developing long-term skills in welding, metal fabrication, and industrial equipment repair.

Why Work Here?

The organization partners with customers around the world and maintains a strong presence in multiple markets, providing stability and long-term growth opportunities. Team members benefit from a generous profit-sharing program, with bonuses paid three times per year when the company is profitable. The benefits package includes paid holidays, progressive paid time off that increases with tenure, company-paid long-term disability insurance that can cover up to 60% of wages, and company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary. The culture emphasizes safety, reliability, and craftsmanship, offering a supportive environment where skilled tradespeople can build a rewarding career.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fabrication shop focused on rebuilding and repairing industrial shredders. The role follows a day-shift schedule of four 10-hour days, typically 5:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with some overtime opportunities on Friday. The work involves frequent exposure to fumes and airborne particles, as well as occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and elevated work areas. The noise level is typically high, consistent with an active industrial and welding environment. Team members regularly use equipment such as hand grinders, profile grinders, welders, cutting torches, propane pre-heat systems, air hoists, forklifts, and overhead cranes. The work is physically demanding and involves heavy lifting, metal grinding, and hands-on fabrication tasks throughout the shift.

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

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

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Wilsonville,OR.

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.