Welder

Job Description

OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING!
Forest Grove
M-F 6am-2:30pm
$22 - 32/hr doe

Who We Are:
Our manufacturing facility is located in Oregon, flanked by the coast range on the west and the Cascade Mountains on the east. They began as a supplier of group operator air break disconnects. Their product line has evolved to include motor operators, ground switches, surge suppression resistors, unitized phase-over-phase designs, to mention a few.

What you'll do:
A welding team member plays a crucial role in the manufacturing and fabrication process. Responsibilities include performing layouts, fittings, and welding fabricated & forged components to assemble structural forms such as switch bases, frames, and other components in the product line.
The primary welding process involves MIG welding (hardwire with shielding gas) on black steel (A36/A500). Weld beads are generally 5/16" in size (fairly large), with minimal work on light-gauge materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct lay outs & position, align, and fit & fabricate metal components
• Clamp and tack-weld parts to secure position for welding
• Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc or gas welding equipment
• Document and record work completed and materials scraped or rejected
• Ensure the quality or parts being produced by checking specifications and material quality along with operating functionality

What's in it for You:
-Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
-Short Term Disability
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Tuition Reimbursement
-401(k)
-Flexible Savings Account
-Paid Time Off
-Paid Holidays
-Bonus Program (After 6 months, you start earning the monthly bonus which on average, adds $5 more per hour to your pay)
-Pay bump after 90 days

Requirements and Desired Qualification:

• High school degree or general education degree (GED); and a welding certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Extensive knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG welding, oxy-fuel welding, and arc welding.
• Skilled in both mechanical and manual welding practices
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Know when and how to use tools and equipment to perform the job in an efficient, effective and safe manner
• Well organized with an attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability prioritize projects and meet deadlines

Next Steps:

Respond with a current resume or give Ricky a call at or Kacie at  and we'll set up an interview!

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Meet Your Recruiter

Kacie Morris
Administrative Sales Support

My name is Kacie and I have been with Opti for a fun and eventful three months! I recently decided to make a career move after working with kids over the last ten years and I couldn't be happier that I chose to start that adventure here. I grew up in Southeast Alaska and moved to Oregon in 2013. I love it here because I can be surrounded by nature all the time and the ocean is only a short drive away.

I enjoy traveling and spending time with my partner and our chinchilla. They are the highlights of my life, and we spend most of our time together outside of work. Being at Opti has opened so many doors for me and I'm so excited to see what comes next. I have learned so much so quickly and gained beautiful friendships along the way too.

I had never worked for a company that celebrated their employees the way that we do here, until now, and I can't imagine working anywhere else!

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About Forest Grove, OR

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