Lead Welder

Portland Tractor Inc. was established in 1976 and has since become a leader in the heavy equipment rebuild industry. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Portland Tractor is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.

The Opportunity

Portland Tractor Inc. is looking for an experienced Lead Welder to join our team in Washougal, Washington. As the Lead Welder, you will perform high-quality welding and fabrication work while providing day-to-day technical leadership within the weld bay, ensuring work is performed to PTI’s safety and quality standards.

As the Lead Welder, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• At least 5 years of welding experience with heavy equipment components
• Fabrication experience is a strong asset
• Welding certification is a strong asset
• 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

Portland Tractor Inc. is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:

• Company-matched 401K contributions
• Comprehensive and competitive medical health care plan
• Medical benefits and extended health service coverage
• Dental plan and vision plan
• Telehealth plan with MDLive
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

The base pay range for this role is: $30 to $35 per hour, depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Washougal, Washington.

Portland Tractor Inc. would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.