Fabricator 2 - AT

Wagstaff, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,500

Relocation Assistance

Fabrication Boot Camp

Paid non-working holidays

Annual bonus program

Onsite gym 24/7 access

Retirement contribution up to 8%

Company events

Job summary

Wagstaff, Inc. in Spokane Valley, WA, is seeking a skilled welder to fabricate, weld, and straighten stainless steel components for nuclear-grade gloveboxes. The role emphasizes TIG/MIG welding and adherence to a Nuclear Quality Assurance program.

Primary duties include reading prints, maintaining weld records, and using precision tools like a Faro Arm. Applicants may qualify with 5+ years’ welding or equivalent certifications. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of welding experience or demonstrated equivalent.
• Proficiency with TIG welding (GTAW) required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret tolerances.
• May substitute two years of experience for AA in Welding Technology.
• May substitute one year experience for accredited welding certificate.
• Test Position: 3G or greater with complete joint penetration in stainless steel.
• Processes: TIG and MIG technologies; experience with stainless steel or aluminum preferred.

Responsibilities

• TIG Welding and MIG Welding on fabrication jobs.
• Work with guidance on TIP TIG and Laser Welding.
• Review prints and work orders; plan materials and procedures.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and related docs.
• Record weld maps and ensure traceability of materials.
• Operate Faro Arm and other measuring tools to verify tolerances.
• Identify and suggest product/process improvements.
• Document work processes and progress; perform quality verifications.
• Overtime beyond 40 hours may be required.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Reading blueprints

Quality documentation

Education

Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology

Trade or Vocational welding certificate

Tools

Faro Arm

Job description

Description

The Applied Technologies division at Wagstaff specializes in the engineering and fabrication of stainless steel gloveboxes for the nuclear industry. Our team is growing in this division!

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm

Pay: $27.14 - $36.72 *depending on experience

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Relocation Assistance

*Fabrication Boot Camp

As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:

• Paid non-working holidays
• Monthly, site-wide BBQs
• Up to 8% retirement contribution
• Annual bonus program
• 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day
• Family friendly, company-wide events

To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers.htm

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Job Summary

Primarily stainless-steel fabrication, straightening, and welding using gas and electric welding equipment. Fabrication of carbon-steel and exotic metals. Work is performed in accordance with a Nuclear Quality Assurance program.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• TIG Welding and MIG Welding
• Perform with oversight with TIP TIG Welding and Laser Welding
• Receive instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plan details of working procedure, tools, and material requirements.
• Adhere to technical documentation, design specifications and related welding procedure specifications documents and mentor team members to develop this skill
• Fabrication by cutting, burning, straightening, and welding various metals.
• Read, understand, and execute work to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and other pertinent welding documents.
• Understand, organize, and perform record keeping tasks such as weld mapping on complex weldments to maintain traceability of materials.
• Use calibrated precision measuring instruments, including a Faro Arm, to ensure fabrication tolerances are met.
• Identify and recommend product/process improvements
• Documenting work processes and work progress
• Basic MRP system knowledge for daily usage
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Complete quality verifications, weld records, and other build records as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency with TIG Welding (GTAW)
• Experience with Stainless Steel and/or Aluminum preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years welding experience required or demonstrated equivalent experience through passing certification tests
• May substitute two (2) years’ experience for Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology
• May substitute one (1) year experience for accredited trade or vocational welding certificate
• Minimum requirements shall be in conformance:
• Test Position: 3G or greater
• Joint type: complete joint penetration
• Material: stainless steel
• Processes: TIG and MIG technologies
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for proper applications of tolerances, fit, and process control

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, machinery and equipment, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing some job duties, there is a risk of electrical shock and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Job duties may require work in high, precarious places, work in outside weather conditions, and exposure to extreme temperatures in some cases. The noise level in the working environment is often loud. Because of this environment and associated risks, use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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