Welders

Thunder Jet Boats; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Thunder Jet Boats in Clarkston, WA, is seeking a skilled welder to join our team. The role involves performing MIG and TIG welding on aluminum boats, ensuring safety compliance and effective production practices.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in a manufacturing setting. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k matching. We value attention to safety and quality in our innovative boat manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of MIG welding aluminum.
• Ability to handle chemicals and equipment safely.
• Dependable daily attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding of aluminum boats.
• Complete documentation of welded boats.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Skill saw

Band saw

Job description

About Us

Brunswick Thunder Jet Operations is an innovative manufacturer of Thunder Jet Boats. We pride ourselves on building the highest quality, most durable, and innovative fishing boats in the industry. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. Our goal is to transform vision into reality, creating life‑long memories on the water. We value passion for fishing or boating and desire a career in a growing organization with a team focus.

Position Overview

As part of the talented Thunder Jet team, you will be required to perform various levels of MIG and TIG welding while manufacturing Thunder Jet boats.

Essential Functions

• Complete required documentation of welded boats for production purposes.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, and identify risks and hazards prior to job completion.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding of aluminum boats (hulls, bottoms, parts) according to drawings and specifications.
• Use a skill saw and band saw safely.

Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of how to MIG weld aluminum (tacking parts, basic stitch weld, and stringer welds).
• Ability to follow established safety processes to handle chemicals and equipment to weld aluminum.
• Must be able to read drawings and specifications.
• Dependable daily attendance required.
• Work overtime to meet production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain good attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three to twelve months experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with weld shop safety protocols.
• Welding certification from an accredited college desired.
• Self‑starter, team player with high focus on safe and effective job performance.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, and LSS.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, see, sit, and use arms, hands, and fingers. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, balance, and use arms and hands to reach, pull, push, clasp, and move a variety of materials. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level is moderate to high in the manufacturing setting.

Pay Range

Anticipated pay range for this position ranges from $24.00 and up, depending on skills and experience. Pay will vary based on job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Benefits

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and more. Details about our benefits can be found here (https://www.brunswick.com/careers/culture-benefits/benefits).