Aluminum Welder; Swing Shift

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 swing shift: 3:00PM-1:30AM Mon-Thur, with optional overtime opportunities.

Competitive wages start ranging between $34.51 and $40.63 an hour. This includes a swing shift differential of $1.75 an hour.

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

Thompson Metal Fab (TMF) is seeking an experienced Aluminum Welder to join our team. This role is responsible for welding aluminum components using MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) processes in accordance with company standards, project specifications, and safety requirements. The pay grade range is Fabricator 3 - Fabricator 1, based on experience and skill level.

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum materials following drawings and welding procedures.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, ensuring proper parameters for aluminum welding.
• Fit and position aluminum parts accurately before welding, using jigs and fixtures as needed.
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet AWS D1.2 aluminum welding standards.
• Work collaboratively with fabricators, fitters, and supervisors to meet project deadlines.
• Operate grinders, saws, and other metalworking tools to prepare and finish aluminum parts.
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace, following all company and industry safety standards.
• Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
• Assist with other fabrication tasks as needed.

Required-

• 1+ years of aluminum welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to pass an aluminum welding test.
• Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) aluminum welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with basic metal fabrication tools.
• Preferred (but not required):
• Experience welding to AWS D1.2 aluminum code or similar standards.
• Prior experience in structural or heavy aluminum fabrication.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.

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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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.

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.