Bradken Tacoma , WA 98402
Posted 1 week ago
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 Welder to 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.
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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