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October 8, 20260

TIG Welder – Work on Complex Custom Projects

TIG Welder – Work on Complex Custom Projects

Pay Rate: $26-$36/hour
Schedule: 7:00AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday
Assignment Length: Temp-to-Hire

We’re hiring 2 experienced TIG Welders for an immediate opening in Biddeford! Our client is a well-established, safety-focused manufacturing company known for its excellent culture, long-term stability, and commitment to quality craftsmanship. These positions pay $26-$36/hour and are temp-to-hire opportunities.

If you take pride in precision welding and enjoy working with custom fabrication projects, this is an opportunity to join a team that values quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

Typical Daily Duties:

  • Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum materials
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and bills of materials to complete projects accurately
  • Inspect finished products, verify measurements, and maintain quality standards throughout production
  • Perform routine equipment safety checks and preventive maintenance
  • Operate related fabrication equipment, including stud welders and rolling equipment as needed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2-5 years of sheet metal TIG welding experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and mechanical drawings
  • Strong math skills, including converting fractions and decimals
  • Ability to read a tape measure and use precision measuring tools
  • Understanding of material types, gauges, and welding-related metal characteristics
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

To be considered for this TIG Welder opening in Biddeford, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.

Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text: “TIG” to 207-284-0595
Email: biddeford.me@manpower.com

Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other jobs available that you may be interested in. Apply now to start a conversation.

Why Apply Through Manpower:

  • One application opens the door to multiple opportunities
  • Resume, interview, and negotiation support
  • Faster feedback than when applying through other methods
  • We’ll advocate for your experience and pay expectations

Job ID: 5904235

Featured Jobs
September 29, 20260

Experienced Fabrication Welders | Custom Projects | Up to $30/hr

Experienced Fabrication Welder | Custom Projects | Up to $30/hr

Pay: $24-$30/hr, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Type: Temp-to-Hire

Put Your Full Welding Skill Set to Work

If you’re an experienced welder who enjoys challenging fabrication work, this opportunity offers more than repetitive production welding.

We’re hiring skilled Fabrication Welders for a respected local manufacturer where you’ll work on custom fabrication projects, read and interpret detailed blueprints, and use the full range of your welding and fabrication skills including MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core welding.

This is an excellent opportunity for welders who value craftsmanship over production quotas, enjoy a variety of projects, and want to be part of a team known for its quality workmanship and precision-built products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
  • Set up, fit, weld, grind, and finish fabricated components
  • Perform MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding
  • Weld carbon steel and other metals in multiple positions
  • Inspect finished work to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Operate tools and equipment safely while maintaining a clean work area

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years of fabrication welding experience
  • Experience with MIG, TIG, and FCAW welding processes
  • Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Ability to pass a practical weld test

Why Apply Through Manpower:

  • One application opens the door to multiple opportunities
  • Resume, interview, and negotiation support
  • Faster feedback than when applying through other methods
  • We’ll advocate for your experience and pay expectations
  • Connections to multiple hiring managers

Ready to Show Us Your Skills?

To be considered for these Experienced Fabrication Welder openings in the Greater Portland area, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you!

Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text: WELDER to 207-774-8258
Email: portland.me@manpower.com

Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other jobs available that you may be interested in. Apply now to start a conversation.

Job ID: 5900148

experienced machinists
Featured Jobs
September 23, 20260

Machinist (CNC & Manual) – Precision Manufacturing | 1st & 2nd Shift

Machinist (CNC & Manual) – Precision Manufacturing | 1st & 2nd Shift

Pay Rate: $22–$34 per hour
Schedules Available:

  • 1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Mon–Fri)
  • 2nd Shift: 3:30 pm – 1:00 am (Mon–Fri)
  • Overtime available

Assignment Length: Temp‑to‑Hire | Multiple Openings

Attention experienced machinists! We are hiring skilled CNC and Manual Machinists for our client, a well‑established precision manufacturer known for complex, custom work, modern equipment, and long‑term career opportunities. These positions pay $22–$34 per hour and are temp‑to‑hire, with openings available on 1st and 2nd shift in Westbrook.

These are hands‑on, highly technical machining roles – not machine operator positions -ideal for professionals who take pride in tight tolerances, blueprint accuracy, and producing high‑quality components using CNC large lathes, traditional CNC machines, and manual equipment in a job‑shop or low‑to‑medium volume environment.

Typical daily duties:

  • Set up, program (at the machine or offline), and operate CNC lathes, mills, and/or manual machines to produce precision components
  • Machine complex parts to close tolerances using blueprints, GD&T, routers, and work instructions
  • Perform first‑piece, in‑process, and final inspections using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators)
  • Edit and optimize G‑code, adjust offsets, tooling, and feeds/speeds to maintain quality and efficiency
  • Troubleshoot machining issues and collaborate with engineering and quality teams as needed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following all safety and quality standards

What we’re looking for:

  • 3–5+ years of hands‑on machining experience (CNC and/or Manual) in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings
  • Experience with CNC controls (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, or similar) and/or large‑diameter lathes preferred
  • Solid understanding of cutting tools, materials, fixturing, and machining processes
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school or apprenticeship strongly preferred
  • Self‑starter mindset with strong attention to detail, quality, and continuous improvement

To be considered for these Machinist jobs (CNC & Manual) in Westbrook, please contact us using any of the methods below. We look forward to working with you.

Apply Online: See Below
Call/Text: ‘MACHINIST’ to 207‑774-8258
Email: portland.me@manpower.com

Not sure if this is the right job for you? No worries. We have many other skilled trades and manufacturing roles available—apply now to start a conversation.

Job ID: 5897659