Welder/Fabricator – Immediate Opening

Manpower Maine; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Maine in Biddeford is hiring a skilled Welder/Fabricator for an immediate opening in a clean, air-conditioned metal fabrication environment. The role pays $25–$30/hr and is temp-to-hire, offering long-term opportunity and stability for an experienced welder who reads blueprints and fabricates tubular steel with precision.

Responsibilities include layout, MIG welding, finishing parts, and inspecting work to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, cut lists and BOMs.
• Operate MIG welding processes to fabricate tubular-steel parts.
• Use measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Layout, MIG weld, and finish tubular-steel parts per specs.
• Read blueprints and related documents to guide fabrication.
• Measure pieces to ensure quality and repeatability.
• Perform daily safety checks and basic welding equipment maintenance.
• Identify defects and report issues to supervision.

Skills

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Measuring tools

Independent work

Layout and fit

Education

High school diploma or trade school certificate

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Tape measures / calipers

Job description

Welder/Fabricator – Immediate Opening Pay Rate: $25–$30/hr Schedule: 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire Our client in Biddeford is hiring a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join their team in a clean, air‑conditioned metal fabrication environment. This position pays $25–$30/hr and is temp-to-hire, offering long-term opportunity and stability. This is a hands‑on fabrication role ideal for experienced welders who can work independently, read blueprints, and produce high-quality tubular steel components with precision.

Typical daily duties

• Layout, fit, MIG weld, and finish tubular‑steel parts per customer specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, cut lists, and BOMs
• Measure work pieces throughout fabrication to ensure quality and repeatability
• Perform daily safety checks and basic maintenance on welding equipment
• Identify defects or equipment issues and report them to supervision

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma, trade school certificate, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency using tape measures, calipers, and related measuring tools
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including decimals and fractions
• Understanding of material behavior, including heat‑related shrinkage/expansion