--- title: "Welder Jobs in Portland, OR | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/portland-or" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Welder market brief · Portland, OR # Welder Jobs in Portland, OR 13 welder openings are live in the Portland, OR area from 12 employers, led by Bonneville Power Administration, 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc., and Ascentec Engineering LLC. Apprentice roles are the largest group, at 46% of openings. Data updated Oct 12, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Browse all Welder markets](/jobs/welder) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 13 : Live welder openings currently tracked in the Portland market. **Companies hiring** : 12 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Apprentice](/jobs/welder/locations/portland-or/apprentice)6 jobs Journeyman1 jobs Master1 jobs Portland's welder market is led by apprentice openings, with 6 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 13 Hiring employers 12 Salary coverage 62% Median experience 2.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live welder listings in Portland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare welder opportunities in Portland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 13 live roles tracked in this market. - 12 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 12, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Compare other markets](/jobs/welder) ## A practical market plan for Welder in Portland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 13 welder openings across 12 employers establish the current Portland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Apprentice leads the derived level mix with 6 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Bonneville Power Administration is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 13 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Portland market view into active employers and representative welder openings Employer activity · 12 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Bonneville Power Administration logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbpa.gov%2FProject.Aep%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Ffavicon.ico) Bonneville Power AdministrationTop of market2Open roles](/company/bonneville-power-administration) 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc.Startups & growing teams1Open roles Ascentec Engineering LLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Axiom Custom Products logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faxiomcustomproducts.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F09%2Fcropped-HeaderFooter-Logo-300x300_950a240a23f2abf83f3fd864f6aa06ad-180x180.png&sig=q9NR5L5dISHprpzCR-e9z17S40sUQsgDx518wsw9uh4) Axiom Custom ProductsEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/axiom-custom-products) genptEmployer profile1Open roles [![Genuine Parts Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.genpt.com%2Fimages%2FGPC-Favicon.png&sig=FbwV21FVaZhK9lonY5_h-w5zZchpbjImW17R4OsTXvI) Genuine Parts CompanyTop of market1Open roles](/company/genuine-parts-company) Gunderson MarineStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Nortek Air Solutions, LLC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nortekair.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F05%2Fnortek-logo-color.svg) Nortek Air Solutions, LLCStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/nortek-air-solutions-llc) Live opportunity sample · 13 of 13 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [FabricatorLive roleGenuine Parts CompanyPortland, OregonPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/fabricator-at-genuine-parts-company-55c4d917-cb7d-5712-8282-be1f31afff4d)[FabricatorLive rolegenptPortland, OregonPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/fabricator-at-genpt-b66219c4-c7f0-5cf6-871a-46c6d394da10)[Metal FabricatorLive roleAxiom Custom ProductsPortland, Oregon$54,080Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/metal-fabricator-at-axiom-custom-products-d501c005-3b2e-5326-923e-7910ad60b357)[Tank Builder / Welder (Nationwide) - Phillips Tank and StructureLive rolePhillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley FabricatorsPortland, OregonPosted Sep 26, 2026](/job/tank-builder-welder-nationwide-phillips-tank-and-structure-at-de9503e3-fc2f-555d-be7e-38b616665842)[Welder IEntry-levelPremier Pump & PowerVancouver, Washington$49,920Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/welder-i-at-premier-pump-and-power-6b8df620-afad-5dda-a7c5-23efa13c8eab)[Tig Welder II/IIIMid-levelAscentec Engineering LLCTualatin, Oregon$52,000Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/tig-welder-ii-iii-at-ascentec-engineering-llc-629677d1-a0da-51e2-961c-59dfb65adf7d)[WelderEntry-level001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc.Tualatin, Oregon$54,080Posted Sep 21, 2026](/job/welder-at-001-illinois-tool-works-inc-9aad06bc-ad3f-58f4-a8ef-bdbd18104c97)[Aluminum MIG/TIG WelderEntry-levelTradesmen InternationalVancouver, Washington$56,160Posted Sep 18, 2026](/job/aluminum-mig-tig-welder-at-tradesmen-international-609de878-6138-5d54-b50d-a4099ac95d11) #### More welder openings in Portland - [Welding Trainee· Gunderson Marine](/job/welding-trainee-at-gunderson-marine-4606482f-9685-5044-b061-c05ccefa5058) - [Welder/Fitter· Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.](/job/welder-fitter-at-sulzer-pumps-solutions-inc-20199c6f-442f-59fb-aa71-4c4046152390) - [Welder· Bonneville Power Administration](/job/welder-at-bonneville-power-administration-b5e39ba2-d265-50a6-8939-51e940358139) - [Welder Foreman II· Bonneville Power Administration](/job/welder-foreman-ii-at-bonneville-power-administration-0f8439b1-62e0-59f9-ad6f-a2aa18257335) - [Welder I· Nortek Air Solutions, LLC](/job/welder-i-at-nortek-air-solutions-llc-5932755a-58b9-5e3c-b902-c56a497365ab) [Explore all 13 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR) ## Welder jobs in Portland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many welder jobs are open in Portland? Metaintro tracks 13 live welder openings from 12 employers in the Portland, OR area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most welder openings in Portland? Apprentice roles lead with 6 openings. Experience level is known for 62% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for welder jobs in Portland? Bonneville Power Administration, 001 - Illinois Tool Works Inc., Ascentec Engineering LLC, and Axiom Custom Products have the most open welder roles here right now, out of 12 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Welder demand around Portland. [Salem, OR](/jobs/welder/locations/salem-or)[Seattle, WA](/jobs/welder/locations/seattle-wa) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Portland market. [Machinist](/jobs/machinist/locations/portland-or)[Maintenance Technician](/jobs/maintenance-technician/locations/portland-or)[All roles in Portland](/jobs/locations/portland-or) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Apprentice Welder](/jobs/welder/locations/portland-or/apprentice) Built for career movement ## Turn the Portland welder market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your welder search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)