Industrial Welder / Fabricator

Location: Portland

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About the role

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Fabricator/Welder to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be proficient in MIG and TIG welding, with extensive experience welding stainless steel and fabricating complex assemblies. This role requires strong blueprint-reading skills, the ability to troubleshoot and resolve fabrication challenges, and a commitment to producing high-quality work while maintaining a safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel components and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, weld procedures, and work instructions.
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, fabrication drawings, specifications, and welding process requirements.
• Lay out, measure, mark, cut, fit, and form materials to meet dimensional and quality specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components and equipment using appropriate welding and fabrication techniques.
• Troubleshoot complex fabrication and assembly issues, utilizing technical expertise and sound judgment to develop effective solutions.
• Perform self-inspections throughout the fabrication process to ensure parts and assemblies conform to print requirements, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, tooling, and welding parameters according to work specifications.
• Perform routine inspections, calibration verification, cleaning, and basic maintenance of welding equipment, machines, torches, cables, and related tools.
• Identify equipment defects and coordinate or perform minor repairs as appropriate to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment to move, position, and secure materials.
• Repair worn or damaged metal components by welding and rebuilding surfaces as required.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing, and soldering equipment.
• Complete required production, quality, and maintenance documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including equipment, tools, materials, and workstations.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including machine safety requirements, environmental regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local health and safety standards.
• Actively participate in company safety initiatives, hazard identification activities, and continuous improvement programs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fabrication and welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG and TIG welding, with a strong emphasis on stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Strong fabrication skills including material layout, cutting, fitting, forming, and assembly.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex build and fabrication challenges.
• Experience safely operating overhead cranes; forklift experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around welding equipment, cranes, and industrial machinery while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, sparks, and welding fumes.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS welding certification or equivalent.
• Experience fabricating custom stainless steel equipment, tanks, piping, or structural assemblies.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with precision measuring and inspection equipment.

What we offer you

• Competitive Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start)
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• Quarterly Gym Reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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