Welder & Fabricator

Job Title: Welder & Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on welding, fitting, and metal fabrication in a custom job shop environment. You will work with a variety of fabrication machinery, interpret mechanical blueprints and welding symbols, and contribute to the manufacture of custom machinery and structural projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fitting tasks for custom machinery and structural projects in a job shop environment.
• Use SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding processes in all positions to complete high-quality welds on a variety of materials.
• Operate fabrication machinery such as plate shears, presses, ironworkers, drilling and tapping equipment, plate burning equipment, and plasma cutting systems.
• Safely use handheld oxygen/acetylene torches for cutting and fabrication work.
• Utilize fabrication hand tools, including drills, grinders, cutting tools, squares, and levels, to prepare and finish components.
• Read, interpret, and work from mechanical blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and CAD drawings to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Apply proper fabrication techniques to support the manufacture of custom machinery and project-based work.
• Handle and move materials and components using overhead cranes and appropriate rigging techniques in a safe and controlled manner.
• Operate lift trucks up to 8000 pounds safely to transport materials and equipment within the facility.
• Assist with preparation of equipment for painting, including surface preparation and staging of components.
• Support assembly of equipment for shipping, ensuring components are correctly fitted, secured, and documented.
• Participate in testing of equipment to verify performance and quality prior to shipment or installation.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to assist with installation of equipment and ensure proper setup and operation.
• Perform other duties required in daily production to support smooth workflow and on-time project completion.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) processes in all positions.
• Strong experience in welding and metal fabrication in a custom or job shop environment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and CAD drawings.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication machinery, including plate shears, presses, ironworkers, drilling and tapping equipment, plate burning equipment, and plasma cutting systems.
• Skilled use of handheld oxygen/acetylene torches for cutting and fabrication tasks.
• Proficiency with fabrication hand tools such as drills, grinders, cutting tools, squares, and levels.
• Solid understanding of overhead crane operation and rigging techniques, with a focus on safe use.
• Ability to safely operate lift trucks up to 8000 pounds.
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques involved in the manufacture of custom machinery and structures.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow technical drawings and specifications accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding certification, which may be required for certain projects.
• Experience as a welder, fabricator, fitter, or in a similar metal fabrication role.
• Experience in MIG welding and general weld fabrication work.
• Familiarity with preparing equipment for painting and finishing processes.
• Experience with equipment assembly, testing, and installation at customer sites.
• Ability to work on varied custom projects and adapt to changing production needs.
• Strong commitment to safety practices in welding, fabrication, material handling, and equipment operation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hands-on, project-focused environment where craftsmanship and technical skill are highly valued. The work offers variety through custom machinery and structural projects, giving you opportunities to grow your fabrication expertise and expand your experience with advanced tools and equipment. Collaboration and safety are central to the culture, and you will be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality, custom-built solutions to customers.

Work Environment

The role is based in a custom job shop setting with a strong focus on fabrication and welding for machinery and structural projects. You will work around heavy fabrication equipment such as plate shears, presses, ironworkers, drilling and tapping stations, plate burning equipment, plasma cutting systems, and overhead cranes. Hand tools including drills, grinders, cutting tools, squares, and levels are used daily, along with handheld oxygen/acetylene torches and lift trucks up to 8000 pounds. The environment is production-oriented, with active fabrication, assembly, testing, and occasional on-site installation at customer locations. Work typically involves standing, lifting, and moving materials, and requires adherence to safety procedures and appropriate protective work attire suitable for welding and fabrication activities.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 fully onsite position in PHILOMATH,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.