Aluminum Welder / Fabricator

Express Employment International (US); Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Everett is seeking an Experienced Aluminum MIG Welder / Fabricator for an industrial client in Monroe, WA. This full-time, 6-month contract position offers daytime hours and potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities include MIG welding on aluminum and mild steel, reading blueprints, fabricating parts, and maintaining a safe, organized shop. Candidates must have aluminum MIG welding experience and be able to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.

Qualifications

• Aluminum MIG welding experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, safety rules, and work instructions.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16".
• Knowledge of common shop tooling and fabrication equipment.
• Detail-oriented with precise cutting and fabrication skills.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on aluminum and mild steel materials with thicknesses ranging from .080 to .750.
• Fabricate components and assemblies using hand tools, power tools, drills, and shop equipment.
• Cut, drill, fit, and prepare materials prior to welding.
• Follow job order specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for various materials and thicknesses.
• Read and interpret shop drawings to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, machining methods, and work sequences.
• Perform layout work, trace patterns, and complete basic shop mathematics.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment when needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Manage shop workflow and provide flexible, quick-turn fabrication services.
• Monitor and maintain stock inventory levels.

Skills

Aluminum MIG welding

Read blueprints/drawings

Tape measure (1/16 inch)

Shop tooling knowledge

Detail-oriented

Forklift certification

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Everett is hiring an Experienced Aluminum MIG Welder / Fabricator for an industrial company in Monroe, WA. This is a full-time, 6-month contract position with potential for permanent placement.

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 6-month contract with potential for permanent placement

Responsibilities:

• Perform MIG welding on aluminum and mild steel materials with thicknesses ranging from .080 to .750.
• Fabricate components and assemblies using hand tools, power tools, drills, and shop equipment.
• Cut, drill, fit, and prepare materials prior to welding.
• Follow job order specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment for various materials and thicknesses.
• Read and interpret shop drawings to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, machining methods, and work sequences.
• Perform layout work, trace patterns, and complete basic shop mathematics.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment when needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Manage shop workflow and provide flexible, quick-turn fabrication services.
• Monitor and maintain stock inventory levels.

Qualifications:

• Aluminum MIG welding experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, safety rules, and work instructions.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch
• Knowledge of common shop tooling and fabrication equipment.
• Detail-oriented with precise cutting and fabrication skills.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 50-70 pounds
• Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, grasp, and reach overhead or outward.
• Work around moving mechanical equipment and airborne particles.
• Perform physically demanding work in a manufacturing environment.

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