2nd Shift Welder- Tangent

Job Summary We are looking for skilled Welders and/or Fitters (knowledge of both is a plus) to cut and join metals and other materials at our Tangent, OR facility.

• Perform FCAW (2G) welding. Pass 2G test on 1" thick coupon.
• Operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging).
• Grind with 90° angle grinder.
• Read weld symbols and check weld size using weld fillet gauges.
• Heat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch.
• Set machines according to procedure charts.
• Use air chipper to chip slag.
• Use natural gas propane heaters to pre‑heat steel.
• Operate stud welder.
• Follow weld procedures for volts, amps, and wire feed speed.
• Heat, straighten, and determine when pre‑heat is needed to offset distortion.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

(Read and follow pre‑heart & inter‑pass temperature tables.)

Shift Times Day (M-F): 6:00 am‑4:30 pm;
Swing Shift: 4:30 pm‑3:00 am

• Required: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs over shoulder height; read blueprints; read weld symbols; possess FCAW (2G) proficiency; familiar with WP1 (manual shielded metal arc welding of carbon steel), WP2 (flux‑cored arc welding of carbon steel), and WP3 (flux‑cored arc welding with gas shielding of carbon steel).
• Preferred: Two or more years of experience in steel fabrication manufacturing; proficiency with equipment such as air arc, 90° angle grinder, crane, heating torch, and cutting torch.

Entry level

Full-time

Manufacturing and Production

Manufacturing