Experienced Fabrication Welders – Put Your Full Skill Set to Work

Manpower Maine; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Maine is seeking experienced fabrication welders for day-shift opportunities in the Greater Portland area. Pay rates range from $24 to $30 per hour, with temp-to-hire and full-time hours, plus overtime potential.

You will work on custom fabricated products, read blueprints, and apply GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding across multiple positions. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of hands-on welding experience, can interpret detailed drawings, and demonstrate high-quality workmanship in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on fabrication welding experience using GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Ability to read detailed blueprints and weld from schematics with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to take and pass a practical weld test and work in multiple positions.

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 quality standards.

Skills

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Blueprint reading

Job description

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

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.

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

We look forward to working with you!