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Welder

The Viking Group
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Lead Welders manage assigned activities on the shop floor related to production and quality control. Support Fabrication Manager to ensure delivery schedules are met while controlling labor costs. Assist Fabrication Manager in monitoring production output on a daily basis to make sure production standards (output per person) are met. Contribute to maintenance of production equipment. Position performs repetitive or routine duties while operating required equipment to move, weld, and apply certification stamp to pipe. Position requires knowledge of all welding processes and standards set by the company. This position can recommend personnel actions, with oversight and approval from the Fabrication Manager, and oversees most day-to-day operations.

WELDER RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assure that the highest standards are maintained for safety, housekeeping, and compliance with all company and government standards, policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Handle additional tasks necessary within the welding function to fulfill the needs of the company and the customer as deemed by the Fabrication Manager or Branch Operations Manager.
  • Ensure all machines and equipment are used properly and safely.
  • Report all safety, product, machine maintenance, and manpower issues and needs to Fabrication Manager in a timely manner. Monitor daily machine maintenance and perform basic equipment set-up functions.
  • Set an example for others with personal work ethics, positive attitude, and good attendance.
  • Monitor production schedule and alert Fabrication Manager of potential problems or bottlenecks.
  • Perform quality control operations, and report results of quality audits to Fabrication Manager.
  • Work with Fabrication Manager to anticipate workload requirements and stage product and resources accordingly. Report all material needs, discrepancies, or changes to purchasing / inventory control (warehouse attendant), and / or Fabrication Manager in a timely manner.
  • Work with Fabrication Manager to plan and achieve production goals.

WELDER REQUIREMENTS :

  • Minimum of 2 years leading personnel in a production multitask environment while under time constraints.
  • Previous welding experience with the ability to become certified.
  • Basic arithmetic skills required using whole numbers and decimals with the ability to read a tape measure in " increments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • You should be proficient in :

  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Welding Setups for Production
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Machines & technologies you'll use :

  • MIG Welder
  • TIG Welder
  • ID : 8SR6Ct

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