Aluminium Welder

Opti Staffing Group; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Aluminium Fit / Fab Combo Welder for a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Pay ranges from $25 to $30+ per hour, DOE, with on-site placement in Washington.

You will weld aluminium structures, read shop drawings, and perform GTAW, TIG, MIG, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW as needed. The role requires independent setup, quality welding, and strong teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience welding aluminium structures and fabricating aluminium parts.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings accurately.
• Proficiency with multiple welding processes (GTAW/TIG, MIG/GMAW, FCAW/SMAW).
• Commitment to safety protocols and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Create quality welds according to shop drawings.
• Welding processes: GTAW, TIG, MIG, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW as needed.
• Select proper fillers based on project instructions.
• Inspect welds for accuracy and finish.
• Prepare parts by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting aluminium/steel.

Skills

Welding

GTAW/TIG

MIG/GMAW

FCAW/SMAW

Shop drawings

Safety conscious

Math test readiness

Job description

Position: Aluminium Fit / Fab Combo Welder. Shift: M-F 6:00AM – 2:30PM. Pay: $25-30+ / hour (DOE).

Seeking an experienced aluminium welder/fabricator to join our team. Welding will be primarily on aluminium structures, welding steel is a plus. The right candidate will be able to set up, weld, and read shop drawings independently. Working in a team environment is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create quality welds according to shop drawings
• Perform GTAW, TIG, MIG, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW as needed
• Select proper fillers for jobs based on previous experience or project instructions
• Inspect welds for accuracy
• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting aluminium/steel parts
• Change weld wire and shielding gas as needed
• Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use
• Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required; ability to make simple repairs if necessary
• De-bur and grind metal as necessary to achieve proper surface texture
• Understand and implement personal and company safety measures by wearing required PPE
• Position requires the ability to operate precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures

Requirements

• Must pass a weld and math test
• Skilled in both mechanical and manual welding practices
• Strong ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• Extensive knowledge of various cutting techniques, including oxy-fuel and plasma
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to bend, lift, and push up to 80 pounds
• Satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen

Experience

• 2+ years welding aluminium
• Experience working with power tools
• Knowledge of construction site best practices and safety procedures