Welder/Fitter/Fabricator - Swing Shift

Salary: $18-$30 + shift differential

LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT POSITION WITH LOTS OF WORK??

WEMCO, Inc. is looking for motivated candidates for a new Swing Shift crew. Shift differential, weekly pay, and paid lunch breaks!
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. was founded on the principles of innovative design and quality workmanship, and our founding partners have more than 70 combined years of experience as welders, fitters, engineers, and heavy machinery designers. 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, Fitter, and/or Fabricator, 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

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
• Shift Differential - 15% of base pay!
  
• Weekly pay