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Welder Supervisor

Onsite · Portland, Oregon
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Welder Supervisor at Aerotek in Portland, OR leads welding process control, optimization, and quality assurance. Manages technical leadership for weld inspection, operator development, and process validation while driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Develop, implement, and maintain process control parameters for orbital welding focusing on current rotation speed arc voltage shielding gas flow and travel speed
  • 2Lead troubleshooting of weld defects through root cause analysis and deployment of corrective actions
  • 3Qualify, calibrate, and establish preventive maintenance strategies for welding systems
  • 4Act as technical lead for weld quality establishing inspection methods acceptance criteria and NDT requirements
  • 5Conduct weld failure investigations and document results for audit compliance
  • 6Provide hands-on coaching and develop training programs for weld operators
  • 7Support operator qualification and certification processes
  • 8Drive improvements in TIG robotic and orbital welding techniques
  • 9Ensure regulatory compliance and cleanroom compatibility standards
  • 10Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate manufacturing processes
  • 11Mentor junior technicians and senior welders

Requirements5

  • 1Expertise in TIG welding robotic welding and orbital welding
  • 2Certified Welding Inspector CWI and AWS certification
  • 3Experience in welding inspection process control and supervision
  • 4Proficiency in purge welding stainless pipe welding
  • 5Background in semiconductor clean energy life sciences and advanced manufacturing

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPortland, Oregon

Required Skills

orbital weldingtig weldingrobotic weldingprocess controlweld inspection
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