Experienced Fitter

Application Instructions

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Position Description

The Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricator, Thompson Metal Fab, Inc., is in immediate need of skilled and experienced Fitters / Fabricators / Welders. Serving the Civil, Hydro, Oil & Gas, and custom fabrication industries. We are an AISC, API, ASME, and WABO certified facility. With over 85 years in the industry, we have a reputation for producing some of the highest quality fabricated products on the West Coast.

Thompson Metal Fab is a union shop that offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Our Local 16 contract includes, but is not limited to:
Paid Holidays, PTO, Union Pension Plan, Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care.

Thompson Metal Fab is a Veteran-owned, privately held company that is signatory to SMART Local #16 Sheet Metal Workers. Each employee is valued for their hard work and dedication to the trade and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

This position is primarily fitting, but welding experience is necessary. Previous experience as a fitter will be prioritized. This position is available for Day shift 6:30AM-3:00PM Mon-Fri, with optional overtime opportunities.

Competitive wages start ranging between $34.48 and $39.44 an hour.

** All employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.*
* Responsibilities:

• • Lay out, position, fit, and weld structural components including plates, beams, and assemblies according to fabrication drawings.
  • Perform full layout and fitting of structural assemblies from blueprints and welding symbols.
  • Verify layouts through quality checks and coordinate with welders to complete projects accurately.
  • Read and interpret shop drawings, welding procedures, and project specifications.
  • Work closely with project leads, foremen, and team members to ensure proper welding procedures and materials are used.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards.
  • Set up safety equipment and elevated work platforms as required.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
  • Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Assist with additional fabrication and shop duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with FCAW and/or GMAW welding.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience welding carbon steel.
  • Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and fabrication drawings.
  • Experience fitting and assembling structural steel components.
  • Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • AWS D1.1, D1.5, and/or D1.8 certifications or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with Carbon Arc Gouging.
  • Familiarity with FCAW, GMAW-MC, SAW, and SMAW welding processes.
  • Experience welding in flat, vertical, overhead, and 6G positions.
  • Experience with heavy plate fabrication and bridge construction.
  • Ability to perform CJP welds subject to ultrasonic and radiographic testing.
  • Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and aerial work platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.

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Drug Policy. As a federal Contractor, and by Collective Bargaining Agreement, Thompson Metal Fab prohibits use, being under the influence of, or possession of marijuana and other controlled substances.

Safety. Thompson Metal Fab is committed to ensuring a safe workplace for every employee. All successful applicants will be required to follow our Ear, Eye, Safety Toe Shoes, and Hardhat protection requirements in shop areas.

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