Welder/Fitter 3144 NE Halyard Lane Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Phone: (360) 679-4868 Fax: (360) 675-6034 AISC Certified Shop The Washington Iron Works, Inc Fitter/Welder candidate brings expertise and knowledge of structural steel projects in the commercial and industrial sectors. Important to production, this job position assembles and fits various structural, plate, and mechanical materials. Washington Iron Works, Inc offers competitive market-based compensation and health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with the right mindset who desires an organized, squared-away steel shop. Washington Iron Works, Inc is an EEO employer. We encourage veterans and those with disabilities to apply. Responsibilities - Follows applicable welding procedures (AWS, AISC) - Welds in any required position - Chips and grinds material to prepare for welding or finish - Welds structural materials such as plates, beams, channels, etc., and occasionally stairs and handrail/grabrail, etc. - Straighten materials by heat or flame - Performs air arcing as needed - Reads and understand blueprints, and plans the fitting operation - Direct and assists in handling and spreading of material, assembling material into required relationships according to detailed drawings, handling and placing detail material in assembly - Lays out work lines or fits up jigs for positioning material when required; checks, squares, and scribes all detail connections - Responsible for work conforming to drawings and notes - Clean up material by grinding or brushing - Burns and tack welds for assembly purposes. Burns, copes, miters, and straightens material - Applies identification marks - Move material to and from the work area, or move welding equipment to material when necessary; position component parts on a table held by a fixture or jib, and tacking when required - Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area - Perform other routine duties per management direction - Must adhere to and follow all safety rules and PPE requirements Knowledge, Certificates & Licenses – Equipment Knowledge & Skills: use of a variety of hand tools and welding equipment - Language Skills: Ability to read and understand documents such as weld procedures and blueprints -Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current WABO certification Compensation -DOE $18 to $30 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Shift: 10 hour shift Experience: Welding: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: WABO Card (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>T BAILEY is looking for full-time experienced welders to join our Anacortes production team. Successful candidates will have safety as their number 1 priority and previous experience with heavy steel fabrication. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in flux core welding. Day and night shift positions available on a 4/10 schedule. Day's, Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. Nights, Monday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 3:00 am. There will be a flux core weld test in the vertical and overhead position using .052 wire. T BAILEY offers competitive compensation and benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 4/10 schedule, 401(k) match and 100% company paid medical benefits for the employee. Full Wage Range $23.00 - $40.00 T BAILEY is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. After a conditional offer of employment has been made applicants will be subject to post-offer drug testing and a background screening. T BAILEY is looking for full-time experienced welders to join our Anacortes production team. Successful candidates will have safety as their number 1 priority and previous experience with heavy steel fabrication. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in flux core welding. Day and night shift positions available on a 4/10 schedule. Day's, Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. Nights, Monday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 3:00 am. There will be a flux core weld test in the vertical and overhead position using .052 wire. T BAILEY offers competitive compensation and benefits including PTO, paid holidays, 4/10 schedule, 401(k) match and 100% company paid medical benefits for the employee. Full Wage Range $23.00 - $40.00 T BAILEY is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. After a conditional offer of employment has been made applicants will be subject to post-offer drug testing and a background screening.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Oak Harbor, WA typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. The American Welding Society (AWS) estimates approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with a steady job growth projection of 2% to 3%. In Oak Harbor, welders earn an average of $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Vocational schools, welding unions, and platforms like AWS offer training and certification opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with competitive compensation and diverse specialization options.
