Welder II

Professional Placement Services; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Placement Services seeks an experienced Frame Welder (Welder II) for our Hillsboro, Oregon facility. This is a full-time, permanent position with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

You will MIG and TIG weld frames and assemblies, read engineering drawings and weld symbols, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting production priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience with structural frame fabrication and welded assemblies preferred.
• Experience with carbon steel and stainless steel preferred.
• Ability to perform layout, fit-up, and dimensional inspection.
• Proficient with tape measures, calipers, squares, and levels.
• Capable of working independently while meeting production priorities.
• Strong attention to quality and dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on frames, structural components, and fabricated assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and fabrication requirements.
• Fit, align, clamp, and assemble components prior to welding.
• Perform fabrication activities including measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and finishing as required.
• Verify dimensions and alignment using standard measuring tools.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for workmanship and conformance to drawings and specs.
• Identify drawing, material, or fit-up issues and communicate concerns to the Supervisor or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Complete work in accordance with the production schedule and established priorities.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Read drawings

Frame fabrication

Measurement tools

Independent work

Quality workmanship

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Squares

Levels

Job description

PPS is seeking an experience Frame Welder (Welder II) for our semiconductor servicing industry facility in Hillsboro, OR. This is a full time, permanent position with excellent benefits and a high ceiling for growth!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on frames, structural components, and fabricated assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and fabrication requirements.
• Fit, align, clamp, and assemble components prior to welding.
• Perform fabrication activities including measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, and finishing as required.
• Verify dimensions and alignment using standard measuring tools.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies for workmanship and conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Identify drawing, material, or fit-up issues and communicate concerns to the Supervisor or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Complete work in accordance with the production schedule and established priorities.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG and TIG welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience with structural frame fabrication and welded assemblies preferred.
• Experience working with carbon steel and stainless steel preferred.
• Ability to perform accurate layout, fit-up, and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to use tape measures, calipers, squares, levels, and other fabrication tools.
• Ability to work independently while following established production priorities.
• Strong attention to quality, dimensional accuracy, and workmanship.

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience fabricating large frames, equipment skids, or industrial assemblies.
• Experience working in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Welding certifications are a plus but not required.

Job Number: 5313