Aluminum Welder – Military Vessel

Sigma Design • Vancouver, WA

12d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

SIGMADESIGN has collaborated with a local industrial company seeking experienced Aluminum Welders to join their facility in Vancouver, Washington. This company works on projects for the Aerospace, Defense, Energy and Infrastructure Industries.

Primary Function:
The Welder is responsible for fabrication welding requirements including manual, semi-automatic, automatic and all-position including using oxygen/acetylene gas torch for cutting or pre-heat.

Requirements

• Welder I: Minimum five to seven years’ welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program
• Welder II: Minimum of two years’ welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program.
• Welder III: Minimum of one year welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program.
• Capable of passing a 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
• Able to consistently pass UT/RT/PT weld joints
• Compliance: Drug Screen, Background Check, must be US Citizen
• Ability to lift, carry 60lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional workers.
• Must be able to lift 4 ft., 60 lb. spool of wire and load welding machine.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
• Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions.
• Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of weld electrodes and wire, machine settings, maintain an acceptable standard in quality and quantity, and use oxygen/acetylene gas torch for cutting or pre-heat.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and weld symbols, set up and operate semi-automatic or automatic weld equipment.
• Assemble and tack parts as directed by supervisor
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple options for medical, dental and vision including some with HSA and FSA options, life and disability insurance, EAP, 401K
• PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Salary – Welder I: $34.13, Welder II: $30.14, Welder III: $25.56
• Shift: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shift, 1st shift. Friday - Sunday, 12 hours, first shift
• Career growth – Growing department. Lead positions potentially available in future for the right candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees