Welder (Day Shift)

WAGSTAFF INC•Spokane Valley, WA

16h•$24 - $36

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers. The Welder performs various types of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment. The role involves fabricating and repairing equipment, following design specifications and welding procedures, measuring and documenting work quality, and helping improve products and processes. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 10-hour shifts. Pay is $24–$36 per hour, depending on experience. Work weeks exceeding 40 hours may be required. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of welding experience.
May substitute two years of experience with an Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology.
May substitute one year of experience with an accredited trade or vocational welding certificate.
Meet Structural Welding Code for Steel requirements: test position 3G or greater; complete-joint-penetration groove weld qualifying for unlimited thickness; ASTM A36 mild steel or equivalent Group 2 prequalified base metal; and FCAW and/or GMAW processes.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings to apply tolerances, fit, and process control appropriately.

Responsibilities

Receive instructions, prints, and work orders; plan work procedures, tools, and material requirements.
Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning, and welding metals, and repair equipment using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
Follow design specifications and related welding procedure specification documents.
Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded; set up, assemble, and tack weld parts.
Use calibrated precision measuring instruments to verify work meets specifications and record dimensions on Quality Assurance Forms (QAF).
Participate in design reviews.
Identify and initiate product and process improvements.
Document work processes.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
Abide by company policies.
Cross-train as needed and perform other duties as assigned.