Company Background: Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company, Inc. (WEMCO, Inc.) is a contract manufacturer that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of productivity-enhancing solutions, such as overhead cranes for material handling, automated aerospace tooling and parts, agricultural equipment, and custom machinery used in multiple industries around the world. WEMCO, Inc.’s facility is fully integrated with the capability to perform nearly all services in-house. Our current capabilities include design, engineering, welding, machining, painting, assembly, testing, and installation of complex machinery. Job Purpose: As a Welder, you will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material(s) by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating various welding devices. Job Responsibilities: • Read and interpret blueprints and drawings • Take and read measurements to plan layout and align components using various measuring tools and clamp pieces • Safely and accurately cut and join materials using appropriate equipment in various positions • Ability to determine the appropriate welding equipment and/or method based on requirements • Perform inspections and measurements to ensure part dimensions, features, and tolerance requirements are met per the print specifications • Follow all paperwork and documentation procedures including but not limited to: work orders, inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and others as required • Ensure communication flow down utilizing any means necessary; verbal, team meeting, taking notes, documenting instructions, documentation in lessons learned log, etc. • Maintain a high regard for quality workmanship and compliance to customer requirements • Maintain a cooperative attitude and willingness to learn • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition • Overtime and shift changes may be required as business needs demand • Comply with all quality requirements while continually maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the quality management system • Support and participate in department goals and company objectives • Look for opportunities to learn and share your knowledge and skills • Punctual attendance; at your work area at shift start • Treat others with respect and maintain a professional attitude • Be honest and ethical in all dealings • Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: • At least 1 year of prior welding experience is preferred • Passing score on WEMCO’s weld test – Weld test will be administered prior to interview • Passing score on 3rd party 3G & 4G weld test within 90 days of hire. • Professional certification through the American Welding Society (AWS) or approved alternate • Experience using a wide variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA, etc.) preferred • Intermediate knowledge of metal types and material properties • Experience using pneumatic, electrical, and manual tools such as grinders, saws, squares, calipers, etc. • Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical documents and drawings • Strong desire and ability to grow yourself and learn from others, while sharing your knowledge with others and building good relationships with peers • Must have, or have the ability to obtain a US Passport Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves work in our shop and at job sites where work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds with the assistance of an overhead crane. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand, walk, use fine finger manipulation, and use their hands to handle and grasp objects. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance, bend, stoop, twist, and/or crouch. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines. Benefits: • Paid time off • Holiday pay • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Other Supplemental Insurance • 401k Retirement Plan • Employee Referral Program
See More Details >>Step into a Day on the Floor Morning light hits the shop bays of our fast-moving steel fabrication team supporting structural, industrial, oil & gas, bridge, and specialty construction. You pull up the latest drawings, note weld symbols, and plan your fit-up. From first tack to final pass, you turn concepts into finished steel assemblies—plates, beams, stairs, platforms, and other miscellaneous metals—ready for install. Most joins are made with MIG (GMAW), with occasional flux-cored (FCAW) passes when the job calls for it. You’ll measure, lay out, fit, tack, and weld to specification—then verify quality and make any needed rework. Grinders, cutting torches, and saws are your everyday tools, and a clean, safe, organized work area is non-negotiable. When the shop needs a hand, you pitch in with rigging and material handling. Tough joint? You’ll partner closely with engineering/design to troubleshoot and refine the approach. Core Work You’ll Handle • Execute MIG (GMAW) welding with periodic FCAW on structural steel, plate, beams, stairs, platforms, and miscellaneous metals • Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols to plan fit-up and sequence • Lay out, fit, tack, and weld components to meet dimensional and quality requirements • Use grinders, cutting torches, saws, and common fab tools to prep and finish work • Inspect welds, uphold quality standards, and complete rework as needed • Maintain a tidy, safe, and organized station • Occasionally assist with rigging, material handling, and general shop support • Collaborate with engineering/design to resolve fabrication and welding challenges What You Bring • Hands-on experience as a MIG/structural welder-fabricator • Ability to read blueprints and accurately interpret welding symbols • Strong layout, fit-up, tacking, and finish-welding skills • Working knowledge of steel types, welding processes, and weld quality standards • Comfort with hand and power tools used in metal fabrication • Detail orientation, strong safety mindset, and a willingness to learn • High school diploma or equivalent • AWS certification is a plus (not required) • Physical ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods
See More Details >>Job Summary: We are looking for skilled Welders and/or Fitters (knowledge of both is a plus) to cut and join metals and other materials at our Spokane, WA facility. Essential Job Functions 1. Perform FCAW (2G) welding. Be able to pass 2G test in FCAW on 1" thick coupon. 2. Operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging). 3. Grind with 90° angle grinder. 5. Read weld symbols and check weld size using weld fillet gauges. 6. Heat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch. (read and follow pre-heart & interpass temperature tables.) 7. Set machines according to procedure charts. 8. Use air chipper to chip of slag. 9. Use natural gas propane heaters to pre-heat steel. 10. Operate stud welder. 11. Follow weld procedures as it applies to volts, amps & wire feed speed. 12. Heat, straighten and be able to know when to use pre-heat to offset distortion. 14. Perform other duties as required by management. Shift Times: Monday-Thursday: 5:00am-3:30pm Friday: 5:00am-1:30pm Qualifications and Requirements Required: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. over shoulder height. Be able to read blueprints. FCAW (2G). Be able to read weld symbols and be familiar with weld procedures. Must be familiar with WP1 (manual shielded metal arc welding of carbon steel) and WP2 (Flux cored are welding of carbon steel) and WP3 (Flux cored arc welding with gas shielding of carbon steel). Preferred: Two or more years' experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry. Proficiency and use of Software, equipment, machines, tools, electronic device necessary for job: Air arc, 90° angle grinder, crane, heating torch, cutting torch. Job Summary: We are looking for skilled Welders and/or Fitters (knowledge of both is a plus) to cut and join metals and other materials at our Spokane, WA facility. Essential Job Functions 1. Perform FCAW (2G) welding. Be able to pass 2G test in FCAW on 1" thick coupon. 2. Operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging). 3. Grind with 90° angle grinder. 5. Read weld symbols and check weld size using weld fillet gauges. 6. Heat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch. (read and follow pre-heart & interpass temperature tables.) 7. Set machines according to procedure charts. 8. Use air chipper to chip of slag. 9. Use natural gas propane heaters to pre-heat steel. 10. Operate stud welder. 11. Follow weld procedures as it applies to volts, amps & wire feed speed. 12. Heat, straighten and be able to know when to use pre-heat to offset distortion. 14. Perform other duties as required by management. Shift Times: Monday-Thursday: 5:00am-3:30pm Friday: 5:00am-1:30pm Qualifications and Requirements Required: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. over shoulder height. Be able to read blueprints. FCAW (2G). Be able to read weld symbols and be familiar with weld procedures. Must be familiar with WP1 (manual shielded metal arc welding of carbon steel) and WP2 (Flux cored are welding of carbon steel) and WP3 (Flux cored arc welding with gas shielding of carbon steel). Preferred: Two or more years' experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry. Proficiency and use of Software, equipment, machines, tools, electronic device necessary for job: Air arc, 90° angle grinder, crane, heating torch, cutting torch.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Spokane, WA typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 402,333 welders employed across the United States, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Spokane, the average wage for welders is approximately $492.75 per week, with potential for overtime earnings to increase annual income. Trade schools and community colleges offer welding programs, and certifications such as the Certified Welder (CW) can significantly enhance career prospects and earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
