JOURNEYMAN WELDER | AISC METAL FABRICATOR EDCO Metal Fabricators is seeking an Advanced Structural Welder that has 5+ years of professional experience with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques. EDCO is a family-oriented manufacturing company seeking great people to join our team of talented engineers, fabricators, and machinists. EDCO provides a professional and fun environment working with a diversified set of customers, products, equipment, and manufacturing processes. An AISC Certified Fabricator, EDCO works with General Construction, Marine Construction, Renewable Energy, Aerospace, Defense, and other industries with a need for metal fabrication and specialized custom equipment. If you are a motivated self-starter, have excellent communication skills, and are dedicated, collaborative, professional, results-oriented, and reliable we think you might be a great addition to our team and would love to learn more about you. Qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. · Proficient with GTAW, GMAW and FCAW welding (steel, aluminum, stainless). Materials welded may include steel, stainless, aluminum or various alloys and the methods may include gas welding, shielded metal arc, gas-tungsten arc, gas-metal arc or submerged arc. Wire feed welding · Welding competency in all positions. · Ability to read and interpret technical engineering assembly and fabrication drawings. · Understands weld symbols and prepares joints in accordance with code. · Familiar with structural steel shop fabrication tools and machinery, including material handling equipment such as overhead and jib cranes and forklifts, is required. · Understand of methods to reduce weld metal volume, arc time per weldment, rework and scrap, work effort, motion/delay time and other areas of improvement in welding practices. · Able to set weld machines to optimum parameters for work in accordance with WPS. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to document and maintain accurate records. Welder Qualification Test. Must be able to pass our flux core weld test in the vertical position prior to hire Education/Experience Requirements. · Completion of technical training in welding; or related experience and/or training; and · 5 or more years of recent professional TIG/MIG welding experience required; and · 5 or more years of metal fabrication experience. · WABO certification a plus Job Description. · Layouts, fits, and welds fabricated components to assemble structural steel, machinery, frames, tanks and building parts. · Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding, apply knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques. · Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. · Creates jigs as required, bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. · Conducts in-process quality checks on own work and others work throughout production process · Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws. Signs all fits and welds as directed. · Demonstrates continuous process improvement and follows current manufacturing practices. · Uses in-process quality checking procedure consistently; supports and utilizes EDCO’s Quality Management System. · Welds according to welding standards such as D1.1, D1.5, D1.6 or other industry standards as applicable. Physical Demands. Ability to lift 50 pounds, work in an industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection and other appropriate protective clothing. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, reach, sit, stand, and walk for the entire duration of shift. Position Details. · Work Location and Schedule. Work is performed on-site. · Schedule. Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts may require some overtime work. · Job Type. Full-time, Non-exempt position · Compensation. $26-$32 What We Offer. EDCO offers an outstanding benefits package to our full-time employees, including: • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • 401K • 401K Matching • PTO (Paid Time Off) • Paid Holidays • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) How to Apply. Qualified candidates must include a cover letter and their resume when applying. We look forward to hearing from you! We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening and must pass a drug test including marijuana. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Title Assist in the timely production of all welded parts and ensure welds being completed are within acceptable quality standards. Essential Functions: • Perform MIG, hand and robotic welding operations to produce product at the required production and quality level as instructed. • Perform inspection on product utilizing total quality concepts. • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed. • Accurately report daily activities on work orders and other media as required. • Conduct required quality checks using basic measurement equipment. • Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards. • Exercise safe working habits while operating machines, including proper use of personal protective equipment. • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety culture, participating in safety training sessions, and promptly reporting any safety concerns. • Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Training • High School Diploma/GED required. • Prior welding experience, required. Minimum Qualifications • Ability to pass welding certification test. • Must pass drug and alcohol screen and remain drug free throughout the term of employment. • Must follow all safety practices and policies. • Able to read and understand blueprints and geometric tolerances. • Must be able to physically lift 65 lbs. Physical Demands • Constant standing, walking, reaching, balancing, cervical spine motion, lower extremities, and simple grasp. • Frequent forward bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing. • Lifting and carrying up to 40lbs. Environmental Conditions • Non-temperature controlled manufacturing facility. • Must wear eye, ear, and foot protection. Behavioral Traits • Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels. • Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives to assist colleagues with theirs. • Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process. • Listening - Understands and learns from what others say. • Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. • Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. • Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices. • This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
See More Details >>**WELDER | AISC METAL FABRICATOR** EDCO, INC. is a family-oriented manufacturing company seeking great people to join our team of talented engineers, fabricators, and machinists. EDCO provides a professional and fun environment working with a diversified set of customers, products, equipment, and manufacturing processes. An AISC Certified Fabricator, EDCO works with General Construction, Marine Construction, Renewable Energy, Aerospace and Defense, and other industries with a need for metal fabrication and specialized custom equipment. We are seeking Production Welders, entry level to experienced welders that have professional experience with MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques. If you are a motivated self-starter, have excellent communication skills, and are dedicated, collaborative, professional, and results-oriented, and reliable we think you might be a great addition to our team and would love to learn more about you. • *Qualifications.** • Welders must be able to cut, fit, and weld their projects with minimum supervision. • Experience working in the steel fabrication industry and be proficient with GTAW, GMAW and FCAW welding (steel, aluminum, stainless). • Wire feed welding. • Familiarity with structural steel shop fabrication tools and machinery, including material handling equipment such as jib cranes and forklifts, is required. • Ability to read and interpret technical engineering assembly and fabrication drawings. • Must be detail oriented, able to meet quality and production standards. • Demonstrates continuous process improvement and follows current manufacturing practices. • Follows all policies, procedures, standards, and safety requirements. • Ability to calculate mathematical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on a calculator to determine weights, measurements, time, and quantities. • Specific Activities.** Activities include but not limited to: Reviews project requirements with team members in pre-production meetings. Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, seeking simple, straight forward, and efficient production using the tools on hand effectively. Layouts, fits, and welds fabricated components to assemble structural steel, machinery, frames tanks and building parts. Gathers and verifies material quality and correctness.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Mount Vernon, WA, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is expected to see a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a steady job growth rate of 2-3% annually. In Mount Vernon, aspiring welders can expect to earn an average wage of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $72,000 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and welding unions offer various training programs and apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with excellent earning potential.
