Welder/Fabricator III

Barry-Wehmiller•Spokane, WA

1d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Welder Fabricator Level 3 saws, cuts, welds and fabricates parts to blueprint specifications utilizing saws, buffers, torches, MIG (mixed inner gas) and Stick welding equipment. Additional skills include; buffing material to AMSI specifications utilizing portable equipment. There are 3 levels in the Welder Fabricator classification with each advancement being inclusive of the prior in the sequence. This is an onsite position located in Spokane, Washington. The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 5AM-3:30PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to operate hand, power, and measuring tools related to welding and fabrication
Ability to display basic rigging skills utilizing machine weights, pick points
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, handle increased responsibility, and apply sound judgment
Demonstrate proficiency and ability to explain Visual MRP (find blueprints, part status, part location, and man-hour reporting)
Demonstrate advanced understanding of welding and fabrication techniques across products
Display an advanced understanding of machine weights, pick points, and lifting and rigging
Possesses good judgement, communication, and problem-solving skills
Must be able to provide an assortment of tools in a rollaway toolbox and steel-toed boots.

Nice To Haves

Military, trade school or community college coursework in hydraulic-mechanical assembly, repair, and troubleshooting desired.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manor
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Possess a positive attitude towards all employees and create positive working relationships
Demonstrate proper use of all safety equipment through everyday use and practice
Perform material handling duties (part identification and handling, basic rigging)
Ability to operate hand, power, and measuring tools related to welding and fabrication
Perform duties as assigned by lead or supervisor
Attend all required team and company meetings
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area through continuous 7S efforts
Independently build mainframe and large assemblies with proficiency in the layout, fabrication, buffing and welding of multiple Alliance machines
Use measuring instruments to level and align components, detect and mitigate runout, work to close tolerances with a demand for square, concentricity, and parallelism
Complete the necessary documentation to ensure quality and production requirements
Apply and understand the ECR process (submitting changes for engineering approval)
Ability to display basic rigging skills utilizing machine weights, pick points
Actively participate on lean project teams supporting Alliance’s continuous improvement process
Ability to train lower level associates on metals, measuring tools, and steel fabrication equipment
Inspect incoming materials to blueprint specifications for use in fabricating parts
Refers to blueprints or diagrams in laying out guidelines on the surface of required materials to meet specifications. Utilizes rules, scale squares, scribes and other tools to ensure close tolerances
Maintains welding and fabrication equipment in safe operating order, performing basic repairs on minor machine malfunctions and communicates to supervision machine issues or malfunctions
Generates rough sketches for suggestions involving redesigned parts or assemblies for engineering use
Applies proper materials/inventory procedures; requests parts, returns incorrect parts, and handles floor stock issues
Demonstrates above-average knowledge of all weldments, welding operations, sawing and buffing operations, and move easily through different product lines
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, handle increased responsibility, and apply sound judgment
Demonstrate proficiency and ability to explain Visual MRP (find blueprints, part status, part location, and man-hour reporting)
Train lower-level Welders and Fabricators offering technical advice and expertise
Demonstrate advanced understanding of welding and fabrication techniques across products
Display an advanced understanding of machine weights, pick points, and lifting and rigging
Provide welding and fabrication input for research and development projects
Assists Field Service and Engineering with manufacturing issues, installations, and design solutions
Possesses good judgement, communication, and problem-solving skills
Completes welding, fabrication, and buffing assignments in better-than-average time as outlined by the lead and/or supervisor
Demonstrates proficiency and ability to train lower level associates on shop standards, welding, fabrication techniques, and rigging
Applies proper materials/inventory procedures; requests parts, returns incorrect parts, and documentation
Completes weldments and buffing assignments in better-than-average time as outlined by the lead and/or supervisor
Provides technical support in troubleshooting welding, fabrication, and buffing applications