Night Shift Welder -Mig / Tig / Laser / Robotic

Buyken Metal Products; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision metal fabrication company is seeking a full-time welder for the night shift. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of welding experience and proficiency with MIG and TIG welding. This role offers comprehensive medical benefits and profit-sharing opportunities, emphasizing a safe and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

100% medical coverage

401k retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding experience preferred, can train.
• Ability to read and converse in English; Spanish-speaking support available.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG & TIG welding equipment.
• Read blueprints and take measurements for layout.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

MIG & TIG operation

Inspection skills

English communication

Tools

Fanuc robot welders

Laser welding

Sandblasting equipment

Job description

Overview

Buyken Metal Products

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Welding

DEPARTMENT: Production

Location: 1216 4th Ave N. Kent, WA 98032

Hours: Full-time - Night Shift 2:30PM to 1:00AM, Monday through Friday

Open Date: Available now

Pay: DOE (Typical $25+) + 100% paid medical + quarterly profit sharing

Environment: In-doors, heated shop

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment, MIG & TIG on production parts
• Read blueprints and drawings and take measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment and settings
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Follow specific work instructions for each task
• Keep accurate records of production and properly document work
• Capable of inspecting parts using calipers and tape measures as needed
• Perform in-process inspection on work

• Be courteous, personable and respectful of all fellow employees
• Work to keep self and fellow employees safe
• Ensure housekeeping and daily PM activities are performed on machines
• Correctly account for quantity of pieces made and for clocking in and out of work centers

Competency requirements

• 2+ yrs welding experience (preferred, can train)
• 2+ yrs hands-on experience in a metal fabrication environment
• Ability to read, write, and converse in English; Spanish-speaking lead available as needed
• Must have reliable transportation to be at work on time every day
• Must be able to record information required on shop traveler
• Must be able to read at arm's length customers’ drawings, work instructions and procedures in English
• Experience with Fanuc robot welders a plus
• Experience with Laser welding a plus
• Experience with sandblasting a plus

Physical requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand and move around continuously for up to 10 hours/day
• Must be able to lift thirty pounds without assistance and have full physical capability of all limbs

Benefits

• 100% of medical, dental, vision are covered for the employee
• Buyken pays part of your yearly max deductible
• 401k retirement benefits with company match
• Safe-harbor investment (we put money into your retirement even if you don’t)
• Tuition reimbursement program and extensive training programs/opportunities/certifications
• No-limit profit sharing; when the company does well all benefit with no cap
• Yearly awards, BBQs and other activities to foster team morale
• Clean, well-lit heated shop; no outside work is performed
• Long tenure and near zero turnover as a testament to doing what is right for our employees

Buyken Metal Products is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status or any other protected status.

Company Overview

Buyken is a precision metal fabrication company that has been around since 1939. We have a dedicated team of experienced people with the goal of creating the highest quality manufacturing solutions to meet our customers growing and changing needs. We stand by the mantras: Do what is right for our customers, employees and community. Although we are an established company, we have a start-up mentality and are growing our customer base by focusing on our customer and expanding our Quality control certs to include aerospace work recently.