Overview
Welder and Fitter
Paying $34 - $36
Location - Portland, OR 97203
We are seeking a skilled welder and fitter to join our team in fabricating and fitting structural steel components. The role involves reading blueprints and operating a variety of fabrication equipment, including torches, saws, and grinders. Successful candidates will also utilize overhead cranes and material handling equipment to perform their duties.
Responsibilities
Fabricate and fit structural steel components according to specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
Operate fabrication equipment such as torches, saws, and grinders effectively.
Utilize overhead cranes and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Qualifications
Experience with flux core welding and MIG welding techniques.
Strong fitting skills with attention to detail.
Weld full-penetration T-Frames using .045 FCAW on 1/2" plate in vertical and horizontal positions. Responsibilities include fitting, squaring, and interpreting blueprints to ensure proper alignment and weld quality.
Environment/Shift
Work in a heavy industrial workplace with large parts being machined. Our spacious machine shop houses various machines, currently staffed by five people, but we expect to double our machine shop headcount soon. Despite the empty appearance, we have a large backlog of work. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, and ear plugs.
Day shift, Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm.
Employee Value proposition
Join a growing team with excellent opportunities for career advancement as we expand from 20 to 40 team members. Enjoy working in a dynamic job shop environment where tasks change daily, allowing for diverse and challenging work experiences. We offer good benefits, competitive pay, and the chance to grow with our company.
If you are looking for rewarding career with a stable company apply now!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00/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
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 Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2025.
About Aerotek:
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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, ,, ,,, veteran status,, ,, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Company DescriptionWe 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.
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