Welding Trainee: Learn FCAW & Fabrication Skills

Gunderson Marine, LLC.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Marine, LLC. in Portland, OR offers a trainee welder program that runs 4–6 weeks under the supervision of a welding instructor. Training is indoors with outdoor assignments possible in weather or in a fabrication bay. Upon completion, trainees may transfer to the Complex Fabrication or Marine departments.

No prior welding experience is required, though interest in welding is advantageous. Strong math, tape measure reading, and teamwork are valued, with compensation set at $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills; ability to convert fractions.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/trainers.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely and properly set up and operate welding and burning equipment.
• Learn to safely produce quality welds in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Learn to fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specification.
• Pass successfully 1/16" flux core wire in all positions with unlimited thickness plate to become Fitter/Welder.

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure

Instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Gunderson Marine, LLC. in Portland, OR offers a trainee welder program that runs 4–6 weeks under the supervision of a welding instructor. Training is indoors with outdoor assignments possible in weather or in a fabrication bay. Upon completion, trainees may transfer to the Complex Fabrication or Marine departments.

No prior welding experience is required, though interest in welding is advantageous. Strong math, tape measure reading, and teamwork are valued, with compensation set at $21 per hour.