Welder/Fitter
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Listed
- 2 days ago
Job Summary
The Production Worker / Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting products to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. This role supports the manufacturing process by identifying defects, maintaining equipment, and following production protocols.
This job profile is intended for support staff that follows established procedures and works under close supervision. Smaller/easier decisions are made autonomously.
Position Summary
Basic Function
He will be responsible to manufacture structural steel and platework, heavy machinery, other fabricated metal products. Welding & Fitting components for final assembly.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform daily Inspections and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment and Welding Machines including cables, Welding torch etc. as per Schedule.
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Operate manually welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes primarily TIG and some experience with: (OAW), (GTAW), (GMAW) (MIG)
- Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- adjusting welding heads and tooling according to work specifications
- Perform Self-Inspection of parts and work to print
- Complete and maintain paperwork.
- Check machine for defects and repair if necessary
- Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned
- Lift work piece manually, by forklift or by overhead crane, positions and secures against guides and stops.
- Maintains a clean work area, including his equipment, work supplies and materials
- Complies with Federal, State, and local occupational safety, environmental, health and Safety and air pollution control regulations including machine safety with all safety precautions recommended by Machine manufacturers.
- Adhere to Sulzer safety standards of facility and actively participate in the company's Safe Behavioral Program & Take 5.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Experience, Education & Skills
- Required: 2-3 years' experience in use of metal fabrication or related work comparable experience in other fields
- Desired:
- High School Degree or GED
- Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
- Ability to set-up and run machinery without supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Forklift or Crane license considered an asset
- Trade certification is required
- Ability to read and interpret production and sales orders.
- Experience in safe use, storage and disposal of Welding rods & cleaning the work area etc.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to occupational safety, health, and air pollution control.
- Experienced in using power and hand tools
- Meticulous and detail oriented
- Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
- Able to work independently
- Highly self-motivated
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
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
About Sulzer
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
From Sulzer's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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