Welder Helper Jobs in Springfield, OR (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Welder & Fabricator
Job Description

Join our team as a Welder & Fabricator, where you will be responsible for fabricating whole components and machinery using blueprints. This role involves problem-solving and offers a great deal of variety in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete products according to blueprints and layout specifications.
• Study blueprints and Bill of Materials (BOM) to determine material requirements and task sequences.
• Verify conformance of materials to specifications using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, marking work-piece bending and cutting lines.
• Move work-pieces into position manually or using forklifts or overhead cranes.
• Setup and operate fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt parts to obtain required configurations.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating or distortion of materials.
• Examine completed work pieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Operate cranes and understand safety protocols associated with crane operation.

Essential Skills

• MIG welding experience required.
• Knowledge of physical properties and welding characteristics of various metals.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly blueprints.
• 2-5+ years of experience in steel fabrication/welding or demonstrated intermediate/advanced level experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification or degree in welding and/or fabrication is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work most of the day on your feet.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Strong work ethic.

Why Work Here?

Experience a professional culture focused on problem-solving, where employees treat each other in a respectful, friendly, and business-like manner.

Work Environment

Work in a weld shop with a schedule of 5x10s, emphasizing a collaborative and respectful environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eugene, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $25.00/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 Eugene,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.