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. Be able to pass 2G test in FCAW 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.
• Read and follow pre-heat & interpass temperature tables.
• 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 as it applies to volts, amps & wire feed speed.
• Heat, straighten and know when to use pre-heat to offset distortion.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Day (M-F): 6:00am - 4:30pm

Swing Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am

Required: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. over shoulder height; be able to read blueprints; FCAW (2G); be able to read weld symbols and be familiar with weld procedures; must be 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’ experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry; proficiency with software, equipment, machines, tools, electronic devices necessary for the job: air arc, 90° angle grinder, crane, heating torch, cutting torch.