Fabricator - AT, Spokane Valley, Washington

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts

Pay: $25.00 - $38.50 per hour, depending on experience

As an employee of Wagstaff, you'll enjoy:

FREE medical/dental/vision benefit options

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

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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 is anticipated. Employee is expected to have a level of technical proficiency equivalent to a subject-matter expert and capable of training less experienced fabricators and lead fabrication teams. Work is performed in accordance with a Nuclear Quality Assurance program.

• 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
• Experience with MIG, TIG Welding, Cobot Tip TIG, and Laser Welding
• Experience with Stainless Steel
• Must show demonstrated progressive experience, including AWS, ASME, ISO/EN, and /or API welder qualifications
• Must demonstrate progressive experience working in multiple processes, positions, and materials through current or previously held certifications in at least 3 of the following processes: FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, PAW, SMAW or Brazing
• Minimum requirements shall be in conformance with the Structural Welding Code for Steel standard with the following specifications:
• Test Position: 3G or greater
• Joint type: complete joint penetration groove weld qualifying for unlimited thickness
• Material: ASTM A36 mild steel or equivalent material specified as a Group 2 prequalified base metal
• Processes: Flux core Arc Welding (FCAW) and/or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for proper applications of tolerances, fit, and process control

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Welding using MIG, TIG, Cobot Tip TIG, and Laser Welding technologies.
• Fabrication by cutting, burning, straightening, and welding various metals.
• Repair equipment by mechanical straightening and welding.
• Identify and mitigate shrinkage and distortion associated with welding.
• Plan and execute work based on technical documentation, drawings, procedures, and information contained within work orders.
• Read, understand, and execute work to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and other pertinent welding documents.
• Use calibrated precision measuring instruments, including a Faro Arm, to ensure fabrication tolerances are met.
• Understand, organize, and perform record-keeping tasks such as weld mapping on complex weldments to maintain material traceability.
• Design and build fabrication fixtures.
• Prepare and/or assist with technical proposals and job estimates
• Adhere to design specifications and related welding procedure specifications.
• Participate in design reviews
• Identify and initiate product/process improvements
• Document work processes
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Abide by company policies
• 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

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, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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