Welder

Wagstaff•Spokane Valley, WA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day. As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy paid non-working holidays, monthly site-wide BBQs, up to 8% retirement contribution, an annual bonus program, and a 1,200 sq ft on-site gym accessible 24/hrs a day. They also host family-friendly, company-wide events. This role involves performing various kinds of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of five (5) years of welding experience required
May substitute two (2) years of experience for an Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology
May substitute one (1) year of experience for an accredited trade or vocational welding certificate
Minimum requirements shall be in conformance with the Structural Welding Code for Steel standard, with the following specifications: Test Position: 3G or greater, Joint type: complete joint penetration groove weld, qualifying for unlimited thickness, Material: ASTM A36 mild steel or equivalent material specified as a Group 2 prequalified base metal, Processes: Flux core Arc Welding (FCAW) and/or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for proper applications of tolerances, fit, and process control

Responsibilities

Receive instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
Plan details of working procedure, tools, and material requirements.
Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning, and welding/heating various metals.
Repair equipment by using appropriate welding techniques and welding equipment, and basic welding symbols.
Adhere to technical documentation, design specifications, and related welding procedure specifications documents, and mentor team members to develop this skill.
Cleans and prepares surfaces for welding.
Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
Read, understand, and execute work to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and other pertinent welding documents.
Use calibrated precision measuring instruments to make sure the work meets specifications.
Record dimensions on Quality Assurance Forms (QAF).
Collaborate with other departments, engineering, etc.
Basic MRP system knowledge for daily usage.
Participate in design reviews.
Identify and initiate product/process improvements.
Document work processes.
Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
Abide by company policies.
Work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required to achieve business objectives.
Willingness and ability to cross-train.
Other duties as assigned.