Welder/Fitter
Sulzer
Fabricate, repair, and inspect metal components using TIG/MIG welding in a manufacturing setting.
23 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Onsite
Company Size
18,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Technical Services
Design
Project Management
Construction
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Chemical Processing
Pulp and Paper
Sugar, Starch and Sweeteners
Oil and Gas
Power Generation
Mining
Water Management
Role
What you would be doing
equipment maintenance
blueprint reading
machine calibration
manual welding
tool adjustment
safety inspection
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned
- Lift work piece manually, by forklift or by overhead crane, positions and secures against guides and stops.
- Check machine for defects and repair if necessary
- Complete and maintain paperwork.
- Operate manually welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes primarily TIG and some experience with: (OAW), (GTAW), (GMAW) (MIG)
- Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers
- adjusting welding heads and tooling according to work specifications
- Perform Self-Inspection of parts and work to print
- Perform daily Inspections and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment and Welding Machines including cables, Welding torch etc. as per Schedule.
What you bring
trade certification
apprenticeship
forklift license
high school
metal experience
machinery operation
- Ability to set-up and run machinery without supervision
- Trade certification is required
- Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Forklift or Crane license considered an asset
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-3 years' experience in use of metal fabrication or related work comparable experience in other fields
- Ability to read and interpret production and sales orders.
- Competitive Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start)
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
- Annual Bonus Program
- Quarterly Gym Reimbursement
- 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
- 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
- Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1834
Year Established
Originated as a global leader in fluid handling solutions.
1850 Innovation Begins
Invention of Steam Pumps
Pioneered industrial applications with steam pumps.
80 Global Markets
Markets Served
Partners with industries worldwide for essential infrastructure.
15,000 Employees Worldwide
Global Workforce
Builds solutions with a dedicated team spanning regions.
- Sulzer leads in manufacturing pumps, turbines, and related services with a rich history of innovation.
- The company serves multiple sectors, including energy, water, industrial, and utilities, offering cutting-edge technologies.
- Sulzer's engineering expertise has driven successful projects across the world, from energy plants to water treatment facilities.
- Known for their commitment to high-quality standards, Sulzer’s solutions help businesses maintain operational efficiency and sustainability.
- The company has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions, becoming a key player in industrial services worldwide.
- Sulzer’s ability to provide tailored, scalable solutions has made them a preferred partner for complex projects.
- From refining oil to improving water management, Sulzer is instrumental in improving essential infrastructure worldwide.
- Trust
- Responsibility
- Respect
- Enthusiasm
- Passion for what we do
- Pleasure at work
- Courage (“Imagine if?”)
- Engagement (full commitment to customers)
- Balance (informed decisions based on experience and wisdom)
- Customer partnership
- Operational excellence
- Committed people
99% of Carbon Footprint
From Use-Phase of Products
Approximately 99% of the company's carbon footprint stems from the use phase of its sold products.
30% Reduction Target
Scope 1 and 2 Emissions by 2030
Aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2024 levels.
Top 15% Globally
Ecovadis Silver Medal
Received the Ecovadis Silver medal, placing the company in the top 15% globally in 2024.
18.4 Risk Score
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Achieved a Low ESG risk rating with a score of 18.4 in 2024, according to Morningstar Sustainalytics.
- Member of United Nations Global Compact
- Carbon neutrality target for selected Scope 3 categories by 2050
- Developed solutions in biopolymers, biofuels, carbon capture, biodegradable bioplastics, and renewable energy projects
2019
Scholarship Launched
The Sulzer Scholarship for Women in Science and Engineering was established to support women in STEM fields, aiming to promote gender equality and diversity in these areas.
9 Countries
Top Employer Certification
The company has achieved Top Employer certification in nine different countries, recognizing its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Diversity defined as interaction of different ways of thinking, skills and experiences; open cooperation and equal rights regardless of sexual orientation, religious and cultural background, gender identity
- Holistic approach to integration/inclusion of people with disabilities
- Voice of Sulzer employee survey since 2018 to drive continuous improvement and open dialogue
- Committed people” values include healthy, energized, inclusive workplace
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