Welder​/Fitter

Welder/Fitter – Class A or Class B

Location:

Clackamas, OR

Pay:
Class A: $32–$42/hr Class B: $27–$31/hr

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM Opportunity for overtime on Fridays.

Opti Staffing is hiring experienced Welder/Fitters for a full-time opportunity with a busy structural steel fabrication operation. This is a great opportunity for welders looking for long-term work where they can put their welding and fabrication skills to use. There are two skill levels available—Class A and Class B—with pay based on experience and demonstrated ability.

• Weld, cut, and fabricate structural steel components and assemblies.
• Lay out, mark, cut, saw, drill, punch, bolt, weld, and assemble steel components.
• Work with bars, I-beams, channels, angles, tees, plates, and other structural steel members.
• Perform FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding.
• Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
• Use torches, plasma cutters, and air arc equipment.
• Inspect work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work as part of a team while following direction from the Shop Foreman.

• $27–$42/hr depending on skill level
• Monday–Thursday schedule
• Opportunity for Friday overtime
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Work in a skilled structural steel fabrication environment
• Opportunity to grow your skills and advance based on ability

• At least 5 years of welding experience
• Proficiency with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW
• Structural steel welding and fabrication experience
• Experience working with WPS procedures
• Experience with heating and burning processes, including torches and plasma
• Ability to understand basic weld symbols
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Must be proficient with FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW
• Must have structural steel fabrication experience
• Must be comfortable welding in multiple positions
• Must be able to read drawings and weld symbols
• Must be able to properly use air arc/gouging equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work safely and follow company safety policies
• Must report to work in a drug-free state

• Able to produce quality welds in at least 3 positions and 3 processes
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to maintain a weld failure rate of less than 3% on fillet and groove welds

• Able to produce acceptable fillet and groove welds using FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW
• Comfortable welding in flat and horizontal positions
• Able to produce acceptable vertical fillet welds on non-code work

Opti Staffing Group 703 Broadway St, Suite 690 Vancouver, WA 98660