Description
The Applied Technologies division at Wagstaff specializes in the engineering and fabrication of stainless steel gloveboxes for the nuclear industry. Our team is growing in this division!
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pay: $27.14 - $36.72 *depending on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
Relocation Assistance
*Fabrication Boot Camp
As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:
Paid non-working holidays
Monthly, site-wide BBQs
Up to 8% retirement contribution
Annual bonus program
1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day
Family friendly, company-wide events
To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers.htm
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Job Summary
Primarily stainless-steel fabrication, straightening, and welding using gas and electric welding equipment. Fabrication of carbon-steel and exotic metals. Work is performed in accordance with a Nuclear Quality Assurance program.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- TIG Welding and MIG Welding
- Perform with oversight with TIP TIG Welding and Laser Welding
- Receive instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plan details of working procedure, tools, and material requirements.
- Adhere to technical documentation, design specifications and related welding procedure specifications documents and mentor team members to develop this skill
- Fabrication by cutting, burning, straightening, and welding various metals.
- Read, understand, and execute work to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and other pertinent welding documents.
- Understand, organize, and perform record keeping tasks such as weld mapping on complex weldments to maintain traceability of materials.
- Use calibrated precision measuring instruments, including a Faro Arm, to ensure fabrication tolerances are met.
- Identify and recommend product/process improvements
- Documenting work processes and work progress
- Basic MRP system knowledge for daily usage
- In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
- Complete quality verifications, weld records, and other build records as required
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency with TIG Welding (GTAW)
- Experience with Stainless Steel and/or Aluminum preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years welding experience required or demonstrated equivalent experience through passing certification tests
- May substitute two (2) years’ experience for Associate of Arts degree in Welding Technology
- May substitute one (1) year experience for accredited trade or vocational welding certificate
- Minimum requirements shall be in conformance:
- Test Position: 3G or greater
- Joint type: complete joint penetration
- Material: stainless steel
- Processes: TIG and MIG technologies
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for proper applications of tolerances, fit, and process control
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, machinery and equipment, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing some job duties, there is a risk of electrical shock and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Job duties may require work in high, precarious places, work in outside weather conditions, and exposure to extreme temperatures in some cases. The noise level in the working environment is often loud. Because of this environment and associated risks, use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required.
Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.
Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- Demonstrated proficiency with TIG Welding (GTAW)
- Proficiency with MIG Welding (GMAW)
- Minimum of five (5) years welding experience or equivalent certification
- Test position 3G or greater; complete joint penetration on stainless steel; processes TIG and MIG
- Ability to read, interpret, and execute mechanical drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Use calibrated precision measuring instruments, including a Faro Arm, to meet fabrication tolerances
- Basic MRP system knowledge for daily usage
- Experience with TIP TIG and Laser Welding (performed with oversight)
- Experience with stainless steel and/or aluminum
- Pass company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire
What We Do
Founded in 1946 and based in Spokane, Washington, Wagstaff, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of direct chill casting equipment, molds, and automated systems for aluminum producers. The company transforms molten aluminum into billets and ingots. Through its Wagstaff Applied Technologies division, it also provides specialized custom machining and engineering solutions for the nuclear, defense, and hydropower industries.
