Portland Tractor Inc ยท 7 hours ago
Lead Welder
Washougal, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expPortland Tractor Inc. is a leader in the heavy equipment rebuild industry, seeking an experienced Lead Welder to join their team. The Lead Welder will perform high-quality welding and fabrication work while providing technical leadership within the weld bay, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Perform welding and fabrication work on heavy equipment components, including structural and crack repairs, build-ups, and modifications
Serve as the day-to-day lead for the weld bay, coordinating work assignments and priorities in alignment with shop schedules
Interpret work from repair scopes, drawings, and work tickets
Verify weld quality, penetration, and fitment
Assist with complex or high-risk repairs and provide technical guidance to other welders
Assist with tracking job status, labor hours, and completion timelines
Mentor and train welders on proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards
Participate in root-cause analysis for weld failures, rework, or warranty issues
Participate in safety audits and ensure cranes, welders, grinders, and related equipment are used properly and safely
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of welding experience with heavy equipment components
Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, scopes, and repair instructions
Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience in a shop environment
High attention to detail, quality, and safety
Ability to coordinate work and communicate effectively across departments
Preferred
Fabrication experience is a strong asset
Welding certification is a strong asset
Benefits
Company-matched 401K contributions
Comprehensive and competitive medical health care plan
Medical benefits and extended health service coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental plan and vision plan
Telehealth plan with MDLive
Life insurance and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Company
Portland Tractor Inc
Since 1976 Portland Tractor Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase