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Welder

Opti Staffing Group, Forest Grove, OR, United States


Who We Are
Our manufacturing facility is located in Oregon, flanked by the coast range on the west and the Cascade Mountains on the east. They began as a supplier of group operator air break disconnects. Their product line has evolved to include motor operators, ground switches, surge suppression resistors, unitized phase-over-phase designs, to mention a few.

OPTI STAFFING IS HIRING!
Forest Grove

M-F 6am-2:30pm

$22 - 25/hr. + DOE

What you'll do
A welding team member plays a crucial role in the manufacturing and fabrication process. Responsibilities include performing layouts, fittings, and welding fabricated & forged components to assemble structural forms such as switch bases, frames, and other components in the product line.

The primary welding process involves MIG welding (hardwire with shielding gas) on black steel (A36/A500). Weld beads are generally 5/16" in size (fairly large), with minimal work on light-gauge materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct lay outs & position, align, and fit & fabricate metal components

Clamp and tack-weld parts to secure position for welding

Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc or gas welding equipmentDocument and record work completed and materials scraped or rejected

Ensure the quality or parts being produced by checking specifications and material quality along with operating functionality

What’s in it for You

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Requirements and Desired Qualification

High school degree or general education degree (GED); and a welding certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Extensive knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG welding, oxy-fuel welding, and arc welding.

Skilled in both mechanical and manual welding practices

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Know when and how to use tools and equipment to perform the job in an efficient, effective and safe manner

Well organized with an attention to detail and accuracy

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability prioritize projects and meet deadlines

Next Steps
Respond with a current resume or give Ricky a call at 971-246-8432 or Kacie at 971-246-8429 and we’ll set up an interview!

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