Welder

Job Title: Fabricator/Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on fabricating high-quality structural steel components in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment. You will work as part of a collaborative team to interpret shop drawings, perform accurate layout and fit-up, and support welding and cutting operations that contribute to complex projects nationwide. The position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Interpret shop drawings and blueprints to American Welding Society (AWS) standards and ensure all work meets specified requirements.
• Accurately lay out and fit structural steel parts using basic hand tools and precise tape measure readings.
• Apply knowledge of shop tolerances, code requirements, and weld symbols to ensure components meet fabrication standards.
• Proficiently interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and follow them during fabrication and welding tasks.
• Perform basic tacking and MIG welding as needed to assemble and secure components for production.
• Use oxy/fuel torches to flame cut and heat straighten steel components safely and effectively.
• Operate plasma cutting equipment to cut steel parts according to drawings and specifications.
• Perform basic setup and adjustments on welding machines, including replacing rollers, welding leads, and regulators, and setting amperage and voltage to tune the welder.
• Operate a variety of fabrication equipment such as grinders, needle scalers, and basic MIG welding equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production schedules and deliver high-quality products.
• Perform tasks that may involve climbing, standing, stooping, and kneeling while handling materials safely.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and structural steel drawings to AWS standards.
• Ability to interpret AWS welding symbols and understand WPS requirements.
• Experience with structural steel fit-up and layout, including measuring, laying out, and fitting parts accurately before welding.
• Proficiency in MIG welding and tack welding for assembly and production work.
• Experience using plasma cutters and oxy-fuel torches for cutting and heat straightening steel components.
• Knowledge of shop tolerances, code requirements, and fabrication standards.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and apply fabrication math to work within specified tolerances.
• Ability to safely operate fabrication tools and shop equipment, including grinders, welding machines, needle scalers, and basic MIG welding equipment.
• Capability to perform basic setup and tuning of welding machines, including adjusting amperage and voltage and replacing consumable components.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a structural steel fabrication shop or similar industrial environment.
• Familiarity with production-oriented workflows and fast-paced fabrication settings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to continually develop fabrication skills and learn new techniques and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that takes pride in delivering high-quality structural steel projects across the nation while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture. The organization supports your professional growth by offering opportunities to expand your fabrication skills and work alongside experienced professionals on complex projects in a fast-paced production environment. You can expect competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, and boot reimbursement, reflecting a strong commitment to your success both at work and in your personal life.

Work Environment

The work environment is a dynamic structural steel fabrication shop supporting projects nationwide. You will work around a variety of fabrication tools and equipment, including grinders, MIG welding machines, plasma cutters, oxy/fuel torches, and needle scalers. The role involves occasional use of ladders and lifts and may require climbing, standing, stooping, and kneeling as part of daily tasks. You must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds while handling steel components and equipment. The setting is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality products.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.50 - $34.50/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 fully onsite position in Tangent,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.