Fabricator 2 - AT (Swing Shift)

Wagstaff•Spokane Valley, WA

About The Position

The Applied Technologies division at Wagstaff engineers and fabricates stainless steel gloveboxes for the nuclear industry. The Fabricator 2 primarily performs stainless-steel fabrication, straightening, and welding using gas and electric welding equipment, and also fabricates carbon steel and exotic metals. Work is performed under a Nuclear Quality Assurance program. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $27.14–$36.72, depending on experience. The role may require workweeks exceeding 40 hours to achieve business objectives. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency with TIG welding (GTAW).
At least five years of welding experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience through passing certification tests.
Meet minimum welding test requirements: 3G or greater test position, complete-joint-penetration joint type, stainless-steel material, and TIG and MIG processes.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and apply tolerances, fit, and process control.
May substitute an Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology for two years of experience.
May substitute an accredited trade or vocational welding certificate for one year of experience.
Ability to use job-appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing in the described manufacturing environment.
Must successfully pass a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with stainless steel and/or aluminum is preferred.
Experience fabricating carbon steel and exotic metals.

Responsibilities

Perform TIG and MIG welding.
Perform TIP TIG and laser welding with oversight.
Receive instructions, prints, and work orders; plan work procedures, tools, and material requirements.
Follow technical documentation, design specifications, and welding procedure specifications, and mentor team members in developing this skill.
Cut, burn, straighten, and weld various metals.
Read, understand, and execute work according to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and other relevant welding documents.
Organize and maintain records, including weld mapping on complex weldments, to ensure material traceability.
Use calibrated precision measuring instruments, including a Faro Arm, to verify fabrication tolerances.
Identify and recommend product and process improvements.
Document work processes and progress.
Use the MRP system for daily tasks.
Complete quality verifications, weld records, and other build records as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.