Tack Welder

Aerotek; Oregon; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a Tack Welder to join a high-volume aluminum welding team in Clackamas, OR. You will perform MIG tack welds on aluminum parts for automotive-related assemblies and operate robotic welders. The role involves following strict procedures, maintaining quality, and working a Monday–Friday swing shift from 6:00 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. Ideal candidates have hands-on welding experience, basic setup of welding machines, and a willingness to learn robotic systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with tack welding or similar welding tasks.
• Familiarity with MIG welding on aluminum.
• Ability to learn and operate robotic welders.
• Comfortable in a production environment with repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform tack welding on aluminum parts per specs and quality standards.
• MIG weld aluminum components with proper penetration and weld integrity.
• Operate robotic welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete high-volume tack welding for simple parts.
• Follow welding procedures and work instructions to ensure consistency.
• Maintain clean, organized work area in metal fabrication.

Skills

MIG welding

Aluminum welding

Robotic welding

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Welding certification

Tools

Robotic welding systems

MIG welders

Job description

Job Title: Tack Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on tack welding aluminum parts used in anti-siphoning gas tank assemblies in a high-volume production environment. You will perform MIG welding on aluminum, operate robotic welding equipment, and complete simple production tack welding tasks with consistency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform tack welding on aluminum parts for anti-siphoning gas tank assemblies according to production specifications and quality standards.

• Carry out MIG welding on aluminum components, ensuring strong, clean welds and proper penetration.

• Operate robotic welders and robotic welding systems safely and efficiently as part of the production process.

• Complete production tack welding of simple parts in a repeatable, high-volume environment.

• Follow established welding procedures and work instructions to maintain product quality and consistency.

• Use welding machines and related equipment with basic setup and operation skills.

• Work a swing shift with regular scheduled hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a production metal fabrication environment.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals and timelines.

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and practices while working with welding equipment and metal fabrication tools.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience using a welder, with the ability to perform simple tack welds.

• Basic familiarity with welding machines and welding processes, particularly MIG welding on aluminum.

• Ability to learn and operate robotic welders and robotic welding systems.

• Comfort working in a production metal fabrication environment with repetitive tasks.

• Capability to follow instructions and welding procedures to produce consistent results.

• Reliability in maintaining regular attendance on a MondayFriday, 6:00 a.m.2:30 p.m. schedule.

• Willingness to follow safety protocols when working with welding and fabrication equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience welding in school, vocational programs, or at home in a garage setting is highly applicable.

• Openness to on-the-job training to further develop welding and robotic welding skills.

• Interest in metal fabrication and automotive-related manufacturing.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a production environment.

• Motivation to grow skills and advance within a manufacturing and fabrication setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-owned organization with a welcoming, supportive culture and a genuine family feel. Leadership cares about employees and invests in their growth through advancement opportunities and incremental pay increases over time. Once hired directly, you can access a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and 401(k), supporting long-term stability and work-life balance.

Work Environment

You will work in a production metal fabrication environment with approximately 70100 employees producing parts for the automotive industry. The setting includes welding stations and robotic welding equipment, and you will be part of a structured swing shift operating Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The environment is focused on high-volume manufacturing, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clackamas,OR.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.