Aluminum Welder – Military Vessel at Sigma Design – Vancouver, Washington

Aluminum Welder I, II, and III
(Direct Placement for Client)
SIGMADESIGN has collaborated with a local industrial company seeking experienced Aluminum Welders to join their facility in Vancouver, Washington. This company works on projects for the Aerospace, Defense, Energy and Infrastructure Industries.

What is offered

• Multiple options for medical, dental and vision including some with HSA and FSA options, life and disability insurance, EAP, 401K
• PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Salary – Welder I: $34.13, Welder II: $30.14, Welder III: $25.56
• Shift: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shift, 1st shift. Friday - Sunday, 12 hours, first shift
• Career growth – Growing department. Lead positions potentially available in future for the right candidate.

Primary Function:
The Welder is responsible for fabrication welding requirements including manual, semi-automatic, automatic and all-position including using oxygen/acetylene gas torch for cutting or pre-heat.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of weld electrodes and wire, machine settings, maintain an acceptable standard in quality and quantity, and use oxygen/acetylene gas torch for cutting or pre-heat.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and weld symbols, set up and operate semi-automatic or automatic weld equipment.
• Assemble and tack parts as directed by supervisor
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, skills, & abilities)

• Welder I: Minimum five to seven years’ welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program
• Welder II: Minimum of two years’ welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program.
• Welder III: Minimum of one year welding/fabrication experience or apprentice program.
• Capable of passing a 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
• Able to consistently pass UT/RT/PT weld joints
• Compliance: Drug Screen, Background Check, must be US Citizen

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, carry 60lbs., or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional workers.
• Must be able to lift 4 ft., 60 lb. spool of wire and load welding machine.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
• Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding.

Work Environment:
SHOP: Standard machine shop environment with various types of machinery. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer