Fabricator 2 - AT (Day Shift)

WAGSTAFF INC; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym

Family friendly, company-wide events

Job summary

Wagstaff Inc. is seeking skilled welders for stainless steel glovebox fabrication in our Applied Technologies division. The role focuses on TIG/MIG welding, straightening, and welding exotic metals under Nuclear QA standards.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of welding experience, familiarity with GTAW and MIG processes, and the ability to read technical drawings. The work schedule is 10-hour shifts Mon-Thu, with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years welding experience or equivalent certification.
• Experience with TIG, MIG welding and related procedures.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and welding docs.

Responsibilities

• TIG Welding and MIG Welding per WPS guidelines.
• Fabricate stainless steel and related metals.
• Read prints and plan welding operations.
• Mentor teammates to develop welding skills.
• Maintain weld records and traceability.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify tolerances.
• Complete quality verifications and build records.
• Identify process improvements.

Skills

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

Education

Associate degree welding technology

Tools

Faro Arm

Job 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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