Aluminum Welder/Fabricator Level III

Bryton Marine Group • Port Angeles, WA

3d • $28 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Use welding equipment to join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products, in accordance with safety and quality standards. Assist in the fabrication of metal parts and assemblies by interpreting technical drawings, cutting, fitting, and assembling components to precise specifications. It shall be the commitment of all employees to uphold BRIX Marine’s Core Values of: Respect, Teamwork, Quality Craftsmanship, Financial Responsibility, Accountability, and Safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and/or graduation from certified technical school.
• 4–5 years aluminum welding experience, boat-building preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of aluminum welding and fabrication, including set-up parameters and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand plans, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Basic mathematical skills required in manufacturing environment.
• Must be 18 years of age and eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Welding certification (USCG, AWS, CWB, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions to plan welding and fabrication work.
• Layout, measure, cut, and shape metal components to specifications using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment (saws, grinders, shears, brakes, etc.).
• Fit and assemble metal parts using jigs, fixtures, and clamps prior to welding.
• Use precision measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, squares) to ensure accurate fabrication and fit-up of components.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements, with guidance from the Fab-Weld Lead / Welding Technical Lead.
• Configure and operate tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• MIG or TIG weld aluminum components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead).
• Inspect outputs to ensure they meet design specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Notify the Production Manager or Fab-Weld Lead of defective material or equipment.
• Follow company procedures to maintain welding equipment.
• Wear appropriate PPE and demonstrate safe welding and fabrication practices. Comply with safety standards required by the company and regulatory bodies.
• Obtain and maintain proper workplace training and certifications.
• Participate in regular/required Welding Department meetings.
• Complete work within specified deadlines set by the Welding Supervisor.
• Collaborate with other Production personnel, as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• quarterly tool fund
• medical, life, dental, and vision insurance
• access to supplemental insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• EAP (financial coaching, identity theft monitoring, etc.)
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• 6 paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave
• annual performance review
• opportunities for paid education/training, cross-training, and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED