Welder 2 (Ontario)

State of Oregon

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our physical plant team plays a crucial role in ensuring our facilities are safe, functional, and well maintained. The Welder 2 performs journey-level trades work, including project design and construction of metal and nonferrous structures, performs post-welding cleanup, general welding, and inspecting finished work for specification compliance.

Requirements

• Associates of Applied Science in Welding Fabrication AND one year of experience including design work; OR Two (2) years and six (6) months experience as a skilled welder. One year of this experience must include design work.

Nice To Haves

• Certified multi‑process welding proficiency, including SMAW, MIG, TIG, and brazing for ferrous and nonferrous materials.
• Advanced metal fabrication skills, including material fit‑up, torch setup, equipment adjustments, and use of grinders, drill presses, hacksaws, and cutting tools.
• Blueprint and specification interpretation, with the ability to inspect, verify, and finish welds to required standards.
• Preventative maintenance planning experience, including creating written maintenance schedules, tracking repairs, and keeping accurate logs of work performed.
• Crew leadership and training skills, especially in coordinating workflow and teaching safe tool/equipment operation within secure environments.
• Strong security and accountability practices, including searches, controlled‑item tracking, contraband prevention, and perimeter‑related movement supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform Journey-Level Welding & Fabrication Design, plan, and construct metal and nonferrous structures using advanced welding techniques (SMAW, MIG, TIG, brazing).
• Prepare, cut, and fit materials to ensure high-quality finished products.
• Inspect and finish work for compliance with specifications.
• Lead & Train AIC Work Crews Coordinate workflow and assign tasks to Adults in Custody (AIC) work crews.
• Instruct and train AICs in safe and efficient operation of tools and equipment.
• Monitor performance, maintain security, and enforce rules and procedures.
• Ensure Safety & Security Conduct daily frisk and area searches.
• Maintain inventory of controlled items and tools.
• Supervise AICs inside and outside secure perimeters.
• Preventative Maintenance & Project Planning Develop and maintain a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Assist with project planning, estimates, and inventory management.
• Keep accurate logs of work performed and materials used.

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree