Welder (Swing Shift)

WAGSTAFF INC•Spokane Valley, WA

64d•$24 - $34•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 schedule is Monday - Thursday, 10 hours per day, from 3:20 pm to 1:50 am. The pay ranges from $24 - $34 depending on experience, with a swing shift premium of an additional $1.00/hour, increasing over time up to a maximum of $3.00/hour. A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is offered.

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 to achieve business objectives
Willingness and ability to cross-train
Other duties as assigned