**Welder** **Location:** NW Portland, OR 97210 **Pay Rate:** $25–$28 per hour **Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced **Welder** to join our team. In this role, you will fabricate and weld brackets for structural steel and cage assemblies used to support large highway signs—similar to those seen on freeway overpasses. You will primarily use **GMAW** and **FCAW** welding processes with .045 wire on steel up to 1 inch thick. This is a **day shift position** , Monday through Friday, from **6:00 AM to 2:30 PM** . **Key Responsibilities** + Weld brackets for structural steel and cage assemblies for highway signage. + Perform **GMAW** and **FCAW** welding using .045 wire on steel up to 1" thick. + Read and interpret blueprints to ensure precision and accuracy. + Inspect welds to maintain high-quality standards. + Operate hand tools and assist with general labor tasks as needed. **Required Skills & Experience** + Proficiency in **GMAW** and **FCAW** welding techniques. + Minimum **2 years of MIG welding experience** . + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Skilled in using hand tools for fabrication and inspection. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with flux core welding. + Familiarity with general labor and inspection processes. **Why Join Us?** Become part of a **family-owned, medium-sized company** with a strong culture and excellent benefits. We offer **training opportunities** , room for **career advancement** , and **pay increases** for top performers. **Work Environment** You’ll work in a **clean machine shop** inside an enclosed (but uninsulated) building, which may be cooler in winter and warmer in summer. Our team values a **friendly, laid-back atmosphere** while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTLAND, OR. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in PORTLAND,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.