Fabricator 2 - AT (Swing Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Fabrication Boot Camp

Paid non-working holidays

On-site gym 24/7

Job summary

Wagstaff Inc. in Spokane Valley seeks skilled welders for the Applied Technologies division to fabricate and weld stainless steel gloveboxes for the nuclear industry.

You will perform TIG and MIG welding, read prints, and work within a Nuclear QA program. Benefits include a $2,500 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, ongoing training, and an on-site gym.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years welding experience or equivalent via certification tests.
• Experience with TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel and/or aluminum.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for tolerances and fit.
• May substitute AA Welding Technology degree or accredited trade certificate per policy.

Responsibilities

• TIG Welding and MIG Welding.
• Perform with oversight with TIP TIG Welding and Laser Welding.
• Review job prints and work orders; plan tools and materials.
• Adhere to Welding Procedure Specifications and mentor teammates.
• Weld, cut, and fabricate stainless steel and other metals as required.
• Read and follow weld records and maintain traceability.
• Use Faro Arm and other calibrated instruments to verify tolerances.
• Identify process improvements and document progress.
• Complete quality verifications and build records as required.
• May work >40 hours to meet objectives.

Skills

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology

Accredited welding certificate

Tools

Welding Equipment

Faro Arm

Measuring instruments

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.