Rework Welder

POSITION: Rework Welder
LOCATION: Milwaukie, OR
TYPE: Temp to Hire
PAY RATE: $32.29-$38.00 DOE

SHIFT: TBD

BBSI is currently accepting applications for Rework Welder for our aerospace manufacturing client in SE Portland.

Position Summary

Repair metal castings to meet customer and company specifications by welding and restoring defective areas. This role requires precision, strong welding skills, and the ability to work to strict quality standards, including aerospace requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Welding & Repair

• Review work instructions, inspection reports, and tech cards
• Identify areas that require repair
• Perform welding using one or more methods:
• TIG (GTAW) – primary requirement, welding castings
• MIG (GMAW)
• Stick (SMAW)
• Plasma Arc (PAW)
• Complete repairs according to internal procedures and quality standards (including aerospace specs)
• Position parts using fixtures, benches, or cabinets; use mirrors when needed for tight areas
• Keeping weld wire in argon atmosphere, consistent and close work surface contact to electrode, smooth terminations without visual defects.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and proper metal deposit

2. Equipment Maintenance

• Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment
• Repair or replace torch heads, cables, and other components as needed

Training

• On-the-job training provided
• Welding Tech Series courses (as required)
• Alloy and/or Titanium certifications (as required)
• Welding certifications (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, PAW)

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of TIG (GTAW) welding experience (required)
• Experience welding in a manufacturing or production environment (aerospace preferred)
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and blueprints
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Additional Requirements

• Good hand-eye coordination, visual acuity up to arm's length.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs regularly (up to 80 lbs occasionally)
• Comfortable working in industrial conditions (heat, noise, dust, chemicals, confined or awkward positions)
• Vision requirements: 20/30 (corrected), with depth and color perception
• Non Negotiable: MUST HAVE proof of US Person Status: certified US Birth Certificate, valid US Passport, or valid green card for ITAR Requirements

Join us as a Rework Welder to bring your technical expertise into a dynamic environment where quality craftsmanship makes a difference!

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