Welder (Swing Shift)

Wagstaff•Spokane Valley, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day. This role involves performing various kinds of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment. The position requires adherence to design specifications, interpretation of mechanical drawings, and participation in process improvements. The work environment is a manufacturing setting with potential exposure to moving parts, fumes, chemicals, electrical shock, and loud noise, requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of five (5) years welding experience required
May substitute two (2) years experience for Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology
May substitute one (1) year experience for 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)
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 various metals.
Repair equipment by using appropriate welding techniques and welding equipment.
Adhere to design specifications and related welding procedure specification documents.
Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
Use calibrated precision measuring instruments to make sure the work meets specification.
Record dimensions on Quality Assurance Forms (QAF).
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.
Willingness and ability to cross-train.
Other duties as assigned.