Welder/Fabricator

ENTEK Manufacturing LLC; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Lebanon, Oregon, is looking for a Welder/Fabricator to build quality metal components. The role requires proficiency in MIG and TIG welding, reading blueprints, and performing quality checks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of experience in welding. This is a physically demanding position in a manufacturing environment, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Welder/Fabricator.
• Strong knowledge of fabricating and constructing metal components.
• Experience using various hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Fabricate metal components and perform quality checks.
• Weld a variety of metals to create parts and equipment.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fluxcore welding

Reading engineering blueprints

Time management

Quality check initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school program certificate

Tools

Standard welding tools

Power tools

Forklift

Calipers

Job description

Description

ENTEK is seeking applications for a talented Welder/Fabricator to build quality metal components for our clients and join us on-site at our Lebanon, Oregon location (relocation within 40 miles of Henderson is required). As a Welder/Fabricator, you will read and interpret engineering blueprints, fabricate metal components or structures, and perform quality checks on finished products.

In this role, you will work with different welding techniques, such as TiG and MiG welding, to weld a variety of metals, such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, to create a range of parts and assembled equipment that meet the required specifications. You will also perform tube and pipe welding MS. You will be responsible for building simple and complex fabrications based on prints such as tanks, frames, and hoppers from sheet metal and plate.

To ensure success as an ENTEK Welder/Fabricator, you should have advanced knowledge of industrial metalwork, a good eye for detail, and excellent mathematical skills. Ultimately, a top‑class metal fabricator expertly constructs high‑quality products to exact specifications.

Individuals invited to interview for this role will be required to perform a weld test, which will include 2G and 3G positions on mild steel and stainless steel, using MIG, TIG, and fluxcore, on 14ga, 10ga, 3/16" and potentially on 3/8" and 1/2".

About ENTEK

ENTEK’s DNA is based on a set of core values, which drive everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Commitment. Stop by our website at www.entek.com to learn more about our company and the opportunities that await you. ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ENTEK’s locations are non‑smoking. Please inquire if you have questions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Welder/Fabricator
• Experience and familiarity with standard welding tools and procedures, including MIG, TIG, and Fluxcore.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of fabricating and constructing metal components to produce strong, clean welds.
• Initiative to perform quality checks on completed products, double‑check design specifications before commencing cutting work, and test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
• Experience using various hand and power tools, calipers, and load‑moving equipment (i.e., pallet jack, cranes, forklift, etc.).
• Knowledge of proper handling of propane and pressurized gas cylinders.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to self‑manage behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Satisfactory results from a pre‑employment fit‑for‑duty screen and a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school program certificate.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Environment

The hours for this role are Monday‑Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

This role is based in a manufacturing shop environment, which may require the employee to work with or near equipment that uses water, high heat, or mechanical means to create metal‑based products. The incumbent will spend most of their 8‑hour shifts on their feet. This role requires the incumbent to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Incumbents will complete tasks that require finger dexterity, reaching, handling of materials and tools/equipment, talking, and hearing, as well as near and far sight, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The individual in this role may be required to kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, and/or balance. The role may occasionally expose the employee to fumes and airborne particles, as well as temporarily high temperatures and temporarily bright light. This role requires wearing eye and hearing protection while working, including a welding helmet or hood.