Mechanic / MIG Welder - PDX Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Portland, OR

3d•$26 - $29

About The Position

FUSING STRENGTH AND PRECISION TO KEEP THE AIRPORT STRONG – WELDER WANTED! The Welder performs precision welding on airport ground support equipment, ensuring structural integrity, safety compliance, and quality standards while supporting team production goals. WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK AS A WELDER Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine precise welding specifications Perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques based on material and project requirements Prepare, align, and weld metal components with accuracy, ensuring proper dimensions and structural integrity Inspect and test completed welds for strength, quality, and compliance with industry standards Maintain welding equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment in accordance with safety protocols Collaborate with team members to support assembly processes and meet production goals efficiently Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards Perform any additional duties as assigned by management WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT? Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (part-time benefits may vary) We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression Enjoy a competitive pay scale

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
2 years welding experience
Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
May need to push, pull
May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
May need to climb and work at elevated heights
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
Exposure to outdoor elements
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine precise welding specifications
Perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques based on material and project requirements
Prepare, align, and weld metal components with accuracy, ensuring proper dimensions and structural integrity
Inspect and test completed welds for strength, quality, and compliance with industry standards
Maintain welding equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment in accordance with safety protocols
Collaborate with team members to support assembly processes and meet production goals efficiently
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Perform any additional duties as assigned by management