Aluminum Welder – Swing Shift + Premium Differential

Thompson Metal Fab, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Union pension plan

Dental

Vision

Health care

Job summary

Thompson Metal Fab, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, is seeking experienced aluminum welders to join our union shop. This role focuses on fitting, MIG and TIG welding, reading drawings, and maintaining quality in a busy fabrication environment.

We offer competitive wages with swing shift from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM and overtime opportunities, plus a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, PTO, health care, dental, vision, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years aluminum welding experience in fabrication/manufacturing.
• Proficient in TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) aluminum welding techniques.
• Able to read and interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
• Able to pass an aluminum welding test.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum materials following drawings and welding procedures.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, ensuring proper parameters for aluminum welding.
• Fit and position aluminum parts before welding, using jigs and fixtures as needed.
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet AWS D1.2 aluminum welding standards.
• Work collaboratively with fabricators, fitters, and supervisors to meet project deadlines.
• Operate grinders, saws, and other metalworking tools to prepare and finish aluminum parts.
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace, following all company and industry safety standards.
• Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
• Assist with other fabrication tasks as needed.

Skills

Aluminum welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Thompson Metal Fab, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, is seeking experienced aluminum welders to join our union shop. This role focuses on fitting, MIG and TIG welding, reading drawings, and maintaining quality in a busy fabrication environment.

We offer competitive wages with swing shift from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM and overtime opportunities, plus a comprehensive benefits package including holidays, PTO, health care, dental, vision, and a pension plan.