Welder Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Welder Supervisor Job Description

The Weld Process Control Supervisor is responsible for developing, controlling, and continuously improving welding processes used within our manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have expertise in welding techniques, metallurgy, and industrial production processes. This role focuses on process optimization for TIG, robotic, and orbital welding, ensuring high-quality weld outcomes, regulatory compliance, and cleanroom compatibility. The position also serves as a technical leader for weld inspection, operator development, and process validation.

• Develop, implement, and maintain process control parameters for welding processes, with an emphasis on orbital welding, including current, rotation speed, arc voltage, shielding gas flow, and travel speed.
• Lead troubleshooting of weld defects and variability, performing root cause analysis and deploying corrective actions.
• Lead equipment qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance strategy for welding systems.
• Act as the technical lead for weld quality, establishing inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and NDT requirements.
• Lead weld failure investigations and ensure proper documentation and traceability for audits and customer requirements.
• Provide hands-on coaching and technical guidance to weld operators; develop training and certification programs to standardize practices.
• Support operator qualification.

• Expertise in TIG welding, robotic welding, and orbital welding.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and AWS certification.
• Experience in welding inspection, process control, and welding supervision.

• Experience in purge welding.
• Stainless pipe welding.

Join a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-quality valves, regulators, equipment hook-up assemblies, manifolds, and tube press fitting systems. We serve the semiconductor, clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing industries with designs that lower installation costs and reduce potential leak points. We offer 7 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO in the first 5 years which increases to 120 hours, and yearly performance reviews that can increase your pay rate.

Our clean manufacturing environment ensures a professional and well-maintained workspace.

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

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 fully onsite position in PORTLAND,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.