Aluminum Welder II

Location

Vancouver, Washington

$31.09

Responsible for fabrication welding requirements including manual, semi‑automatic, and automatic welding, as well as using an oxygen/acetylene gas torch for cutting or pre‑heat.

• Utilize knowledge of weld electrodes and wire, machine settings; maintain an acceptable standard in quality and quantity; use oxygen/acetylene gas torch for cutting or pre‑heat.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, and weld symbols; set up and operate semi‑automatic or automatic weld equipment.
• Assemble and tack parts as directed by supervisor.

None, but will assist supervisor to organize and direct crew as necessary.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules, regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.
• Ability to communicate with and instruct team members on the project.

• Experience and ability to perform the essential functions described.
• Knowledge of burning, welding, and operation of production machines and cranes.
• Knowledge of pipe welding of aluminum, stainless and copper nickel (plus).
• Knowledgeable in the operation of all fabrication/welding equipment.

Minimum two years of welding/fabrication experience, or enrollment in an apprentice program.

• Capable of passing a 3G or 4G aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
• Able to consistently pass UT/RT/PT weld joint tests.

• Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs, or maneuver objects; larger items lifted with mechanical means or additional workers.
• Must be able to lift a 4 ft, 60 lb spool of wire and load welding machine.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
• Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding.

May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

Requires U.S. citizenship for this contract position.

• Medical
• RX
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Life
• AD&D
• Pension
• EAP
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

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