Experienced Fabrication Welder - Put Your Full Skill Set to Work

Manpower Group (USA); Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) in the Greater Portland area is seeking an experienced fabrication welder for full-time day shifts. If you bring MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding skills and can read detailed blueprints, you will join a respected metal fabrication team with safety-focused culture.

The role offers temp-to-hire potential, steady hours, and opportunities to advance as you demonstrate craftsmanship and consistency in your welds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on fabrication welding experience using GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Able to read blueprints and weld symbols with precision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to producing high-quality welds.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, schematics, and fabrication drawings.
• Perform FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding on carbon steel and other metals in 1G, 2G, and 3G positions.
• Set up, fit, weld, grind, and finish fabricated components while maintaining strict quality standards.

Skills

MIG (GMAW)

TIG (GTAW)

Flux-Cored FCAW

Blueprint reading

Welding tests

3+ years experience

Job description

Experienced Fabrication Welder - Put Your Full Skill Set to Work

Reference Number: 5874848

Published Date: 08/06/2026

Job Type: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

Experienced Fabrication Welder - Put Your Full Skill Set to Work

Pay Rate: $24-$30 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire

Are you a skilled welder with real-world experience in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Flux-Cored (FCAW) welding? We're hiring experienced fabrication welders for immediate day-shift openings in the Greater Portland area. Our client is a respected metal fabrication manufacturer known for quality workmanship, precision-built products, and a strong safety culture. These positions offer $24-$30 per hour and are temp-to-hire with full-time hours, overtime opportunities, and long-term career potential.

This is not a repetitive production welding job. You'll work on custom fabricated products, read detailed blueprints, perform welds in multiple positions, and use the full range of your fabrication and welding skills. If you're an experienced welder looking for challenging work, steady hours, and the chance to join a team that values craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you.

Typical Daily Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, schematics, and fabrication drawings


• Perform FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding on carbon steel and other metals in 1G, 2G, and 3G positions


• Set up, fit, weld, grind, and finish fabricated components while maintaining strict quality standards

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on fabrication welding experience using GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes


• Ability to successfully complete a practical weld test and work from blueprints with minimal supervision


• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to producing high-quality welds