Welder (Day Shift)

Wagstaff•Spokane Valley, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers. The Welder performs various kinds of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment. This role fabricates and repairs equipment, follows design specifications and welding procedure documents, verifies work using precision measuring instruments, and records quality information. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work weeks exceeding 40 hours may be required. Employment is dependent 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 for an Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology.
May substitute one year of experience for an accredited trade or vocational welding certificate.
Meet minimum requirements conforming to the Structural Welding Code for Steel: 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 Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and/or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for proper application of tolerances, fit, and process control.
Ability and willingness to cross-train.
Use job-appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing.

Responsibilities

Receive instructions, prints, and work orders for assigned jobs.
Plan work procedures and identify required tools and materials.
Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.
Repair equipment using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
Follow design specifications and applicable 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.
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 and perform other duties as assigned.