Skilled Sheet Metal Welder & Fabricator

Torrey Holistics; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff Portland West is seeking a Precision Sheet Metal Welder-Fabricator for a Portland West Side fabrication shop. You will read drawings, verify parts, and weld and assemble retail displays, event structures, or prototypes with clean seams.

You will coordinate with the shop foreman on timelines, assist with press brake when needed, and hand finished builds to QC for inspection and shipping. Starting wage is $28/hour, with higher rates for highly qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Confident reading shop construction drawings with minimal supervision; adept with tape measure and fractional math.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating welding machines, selecting filler materials, and using common shop tools.
• Proven ability to efficiently fit, assemble, weld, and finish from drawings.
• Produce flat seam welds with minimal defects, on schedule.
• Comfortable with various metals, finishes, and techniques—especially welding light gauge materials and finishing stainless steel.

Responsibilities

• Process staged components to spec using drawings, paperwork, and established quality standards.
• Record key details accurately: start/stop times, PO numbers, and work order information.
• Fit, assemble, and weld custom metal projects using standard fabrication methods and appropriate filler materials.
• Lay out, shear, and bend small parts (e.g., end caps, shelves, channels, brackets).
• Support adjacent operations as needed, including press brake, QC, and shipping.
• Deliver finished assemblies to QC for final inspection and shipment.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with the shop foreman on status and timelines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding experience

Fabrication

Quality standards

Materials knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

MIG Welder

TIG Welder

Job description

PrideStaff Portland West is seeking a Precision Sheet Metal Welder-Fabricator for a Portland West Side fabrication shop. You will read drawings, verify parts, and weld and assemble retail displays, event structures, or prototypes with clean seams.

You will coordinate with the shop foreman on timelines, assist with press brake when needed, and hand finished builds to QC for inspection and shipping. Starting wage is $28/hour, with higher rates for highly qualified candidates.