Marine Welder/Fiiter (Experienced)

Fitter/Welder – Marine & Heavy Steel Fabrication

Location: Portland, OR

Pay: $22.00 – $44.00/hr (Depending on Experience & Skill Level)

Type: Full-Time | Production Welding | Heavy Steel Fabrication

Build the Future of Marine Manufacturing

Are you a welder looking for an opportunity to grow your skills while building large-scale marine structures? Join our team fabricating marine barges, vessels, and heavy steel components that support critical industries throughout the Pacific Northwest.

We are hiring Fitter/Welders of all skill levels — from developing welders looking to advance their careers to experienced shipyard craftsmen. With hands-on training, mentorship, and welding qualification opportunities available, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your skills and grow within a skilled fabrication environment.

What You'll Do

• Fit and tack steel components in preparation for final welding
• Perform FCAW production welding on heavy steel assemblies
• Weld structural steel in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Perform layout, measurements, and fit-up work
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect welds to ensure quality and specification compliance
• Remove slag, grind, and finish welds as needed
• Perform basic troubleshooting of welding equipment
• Work safely while maintaining quality production standards
• Collaborate with experienced welders, fitters, and foremen

Welding Qualification Tests

Qualified candidates must be able to pass welding certification tests, including:

• 1" Plate Fillet Weld Tests
  • 2G Position
  • 3G Position
  • 4G Position
• 1" Plate Groove Weld Tests
  • 2G Position
  • 3G Position
  • 4G Position

Candidates with previous shipyard certifications or structural welding qualifications are highly encouraged to apply.

What You Bring

• Welding or fabrication experience preferred (entry-level welders with strong mechanical ability encouraged to apply)
• Ability to learn and perform Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Experience with structural steel, heavy fabrication, or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math/fractions
• Blueprint reading and layout experience preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Training & Career Growth Available

We invest in our people. Training opportunities are available for employees looking to advance their welding and fabrication skills, including:

• Welding process training
• Blueprint reading and fabrication training
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced welders
• Opportunities to earn additional welding qualifications
• Career advancement opportunities within marine fabrication

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in:

• Shipyards
• Marine fabrication
• Barge construction
• Heavy industrial welding
• Structural steel fabrication
• Equipment manufacturing
• Production welding environments

are encouraged to apply.