Lead Structural Welder & Fabricator - Thick-Metal Expert

Opti Staffing; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OPTI STAFFING is hiring in Sherwood, Oregon for a Lead Welder/Fabricator who will lead by example while staying hands-on. You’ll fit, fabricate, weld, and troubleshoot thick mild steel on large machines for the farming and logging industries, reading blueprints, and guiding the shop team.

Requirements include 5+ years MIG welding, ability to read welding symbols, fit and layout experience, and pass a medical exam/fit test.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MIG welding experience on thick materials.
• Must be able to read welding blueprints and symbols.
• Fitting and layout experience required.
• Proficient with running .052 wire and welding on thick metals up to 3\" thick.
• Ability to pass a medical exam/fit test.
• Familiarity with jib or overhead cranes & rigging.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example while remaining hands-on in the shop.
• Fit, fabricate, weld, and troubleshoot not repeating the same welds every day.
• Work on large machines for farming and logging industries with thick steel.
• Own projects, solve fabrication challenges, maintain quality, and guide the team.

Skills

Mig welding

Reading blueprints

Fitting & layout

Thick metal welding

Job description

OPTI STAFFING is hiring in Sherwood, Oregon for a Lead Welder/Fabricator who will lead by example while staying hands-on. You’ll fit, fabricate, weld, and troubleshoot thick mild steel on large machines for the farming and logging industries, reading blueprints, and guiding the shop team.

Requirements include 5+ years MIG welding, ability to read welding symbols, fit and layout experience, and pass a medical exam/fit test.