Tack Welder

Job Title:

Tack Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on tack welding aluminum parts used in anti-siphoning gas tank assemblies in a high-volume production environment. You will perform MIG welding on aluminum, operate robotic welding equipment, and complete simple production tack welding tasks with consistency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform tack welding on aluminum parts for anti-siphoning gas tank assemblies according to production specifications and quality standards.

• Carry out MIG welding on aluminum components, ensuring strong, clean welds and proper penetration.

• Operate robotic welders and robotic welding systems safely and efficiently as part of the production process.

• Complete production tack welding of simple parts in a repeatable, high-volume environment.

• Follow established welding procedures and work instructions to maintain product quality and consistency.

• Use welding machines and related equipment with basic setup and operation skills.

• Work a swing shift with regular scheduled hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a production metal fabrication environment.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals and timelines.

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and practices while working with welding equipment and metal fabrication tools.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience using a welder, with the ability to perform simple tack welds.

• Basic familiarity with welding machines and welding processes, particularly MIG welding on aluminum.

• Ability to learn and operate robotic welders and robotic welding systems.

• Comfort working in a production metal fabrication environment with repetitive tasks.

• Capability to follow instructions and welding procedures to produce consistent results.

• Reliability in maintaining regular attendance on a Monday Friday, 6:00 a.m.2:30 p.m. schedule.

• Willingness to follow safety protocols when working with welding and fabrication equipment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience welding in school, vocational programs, or at home in a garage setting is highly applicable.

• Openness to on-the-job training to further develop welding and robotic welding skills.

• Interest in metal fabrication and automotive-related manufacturing.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a production environment.

• Motivation to grow skills and advance within a manufacturing and fabrication setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-owned organization with a welcoming, supportive culture and a genuine family feel. Leadership cares about employees and invests in their growth through advancement opportunities and incremental pay increases over time. Once hired directly, you can access a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and 401(k), supporting long-term stability and work-life balance.

Work Environment

You will work in a production metal fabrication environment with approximately 70100 employees producing parts for the automotive industry. The setting includes welding stations and robotic welding equipment, and you will be part of a structured swing shift operating Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The environment is focused on high-volume manufacturing, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Job

Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on…