TIG Welder and Fabrication Technician, Wildland Division
Springfield, Oregon | Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift 7am-4pm
When Firefighters Count on the Equipment, We Count on the People Who Build It.
At National Fire Fighter, we don't build parts—we build custom Wildland firefighting equipment that firefighters rely on when lives, homes, and communities are on the line. If you're an experienced aluminum TIG welder who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys custom fabrication, and wants your work to make a real difference, we'd like to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Perform TIG and MIG welding using materials including aluminum and stainless steel to fabricate and assemble components for Type 3–7 Wildland Fire Fighting skid units.
- Ensure all welds meet company and customer quality standards for strength, durability, and performance in demanding field conditions.
- Inspect welded and assembled components for quality and product safety, making adjustments or repairs as needed to meet specifications.
- Assemble complete skid units to specifications, including structural frames, tanks, pumps, motors, mounting brackets, and related components.
- Perform skid unit layout, fit-up, fabrication, and finishing work.
- Assemble and test new pumps and motors, with the opportunity to learn repair work as your experience grows.
- Perform hose pressure testing and couple hose to customer specifications as needed.
- Replace worn or damaged components and assist with general skid unit troubleshooting.
- Follow all required safety procedures, including PPE and equipment-operation standards, to maintain a safe shop environment.
- Accurately document work progress, quality concerns, and issues requiring follow-up.
- Share ideas that improve fabrication, assembly, staging, shop organization, quality, and production efficiency.
- Cross-train in pump repair, hose building, skid unit assembly, and general skid unit troubleshooting.
Who You Are
- Fiercely Reliable and Dependable – You show up every day ready to contribute.
- Safety Focused – You never compromise quality or safety for speed.
- Proud of Your Craft – You care about quality because firefighters rely on the equipment you build.
- Mechanically Inclined – Welding is only part of the job. You enjoy fabrication, fit-up, assembly, and solving problems.
- Team-First and Low Drama – You help wherever you're needed and communicate respectfully.
- Confident Problem Solver: ability to troubleshoot fabrication challenges.
- Adaptable – Priorities change, and you stay organized while delivering quality work.
- Curious – You enjoy learning new fabrication methods, equipment, and processes.
We’re Looking For
- Proven TIG welding experience.
- Ability to read fabrication drawings.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and assembly skills.
- Experience with measuring tools.
- Willing to complete a weld test.
Why You'll Really Like This Job
Every project is different. You'll build equipment that supports firefighters, work with a collaborative team, cross-train, and help grow an expanding Wildland manufacturing operation.
Why Us?
Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1945, we are a 3rd generation family-owned, dynamic company and a recognized leader in the markets we serve: Industrial Source – welding & industrial supplies, LPM Systems – labeling and packaging solutions, National Extinguisher Service – fire protection equipment & services, National Fire Fighter Corp. – wildland firefighting gear & equipment, ADCOA- medical, industrial & specialty gas supplier, medical gas & waste gas system installation and service. We take great pride in hiring the best people and focusing on our customers. We help people succeed by rolling up our sleeves and delivering the best service and expertise we can, and by being the trusted partner our customers and employees can count on. We’re also consistently rated as a great place to work. People here love what they do.
What it’s Like to Work @ Our Company
We’re committed generalists, eager learners, conscientious workers, and stewards of what’s essential. We believe by helping people succeed, we fuel prosperity for customers, families, and communities. Our inclusive workplace and benefits are designed to support a sustainable, healthy relationship with your work. Our Core Values speak to how we live:
Kind | Humble | Selfless | Agility | Transparent | Curious | Pride of Work
We have great benefits, a fun environment, and above-market pay. If you’re looking for a career instead of a job, please email us your resume. We’re looking forward to hearing Sound Like You?
If you're mechanically curious, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a career with a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Send us your resume today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
