Upgrade Welder (2nd Shift)

24th April, 2024
Bradken's Specialty Products business is a leading global manufacturer of innovative, complex engineered castings and fabrications for commercial and military applications. Bradken operates a global network of manufacturing, sales and service facilities employing about 3,000 people worldwide. How we go about our work is just as important as the work we do.
Position:Upgrade Welder
Location: Tacoma, Washington 98409
Shift:2nd Shift - 3:30PM - 12:00AM
An exciting opportunity exists for an Upgrade Welderto join our Tacoma Foundry. An Upgrade Welder will be responsible for performing repair work on castings to remove defects in casting to insure product meets customer requirements.

• Utilize grinders and air powered chisels to clean and grind welds
• Utilize MIG welding and stick welding to repair voids, cracks, and/or to add stock to meet dimensional specifications including welding out-of-position
• Apply Volumetric Replacement welding techniques
• Utilize carbon arc gouging to remove excess stock and cut-out defects in the castings
• Apply basic knowledge of heat treatment, alloys and Weld Procedure Specifications

Qualifications:

• Prefer High School Diploma*
• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret work instructions, and customer specifications
• Must be able to pass the Upgrade Welder technical exams

Experience:

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Welder
• Prefer Certifications in GMAW and SMAW with mild steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel

Skills and Knowledge:

• Welding processes and procedures
• Able to read and interpret work instructions and customer requirements/specifications
• Knowledge of casting repair techniques and methods
• Ability to Weld with SMAW and FCAW in the 2G Horizontal and 3G Vertical up Positions
• Ability to do window closure through wall repairs on Radiography (RE) grade examination castings
• Previous experience with Casting defect removal (arcing) using the ACAG Air Carbon Arc Gouging process

Why join our team at Bradken?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority.
Pay Range: $21.97-$35.46/hour
Benefits:

• Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 once you commence work with us*.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
• We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.
*Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria
Prior to commencing employment you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
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