Welder

Sila•Moses Lake, WA

6h•$44 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world? We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Welder to support fabrication, maintenance, and repair operations in a chemical materials manufacturing facility. This position is critical to ensuring the mechanical integrity and compliance of welded components in systems that handle corrosive, flammable, or pressurized materials. The ideal candidate will have experience working in regulated industrial environments and hold current API certifications applicable to chemical process equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary training in welding or metal fabrication preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of welding experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or similar regulated industrial environment.
Weld performance qualification per ASME Section IX
Strong ability to work safely around chemical systems and in classified hazardous locations.
Skilled in welding corrosion-resistant alloys (e.g., stainless steel, Inconel, Hastelloy)
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety data sheets (SDS), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
Reach low shelves or items on the floor
Physical ability to work in tight spaces, at heights, and wear required PPE including respiratory protection.
Climb stairs or over containment walls
Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

Nice To Haves

Experience with orbital welding, purging techniques, and welding in clean service applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Interpret and follow WPS, PQRs per ASME Section IX, AWS D 1.1 Structural Steel.
Perform high-quality welds (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW) on piping systems, tanks, pressure vessels, and structural supports used in chemical processing.
Fabricate and repair components according to API 510, API 570, API 653, and ASME Section IX codes and standards.
Interpret and follow technical drawings, P&IDs, isometric diagrams, understand weld symbols, able to produce weld maps to fabrication drawings.
Work in accordance with plant safety protocols, especially in hazardous areas, following lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hot work permit procedures.
Collaborate with inspection teams during NDT (e.g., RT, PT, UT) and ensure welds meet all applicable QA/QC requirements.
Participate in shutdown/turnaround activities, emergency repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Maintain proper documentation of welding work, including heat numbers, weld logs, and traceability records.
Assist with equipment installations and modifications as needed to support production and compliance initiatives.

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