TAYLOR SHELLFISH FARMS: Fabrication 2 - Welder/Fabricator - Shelton, WA

Employer: Taylor Shellfish Farms

Job Description:
Full Job Description
Taylor Shellfish Farms is one of the largest producers of farmed shellfish in North America. The company is quickly growing in sustainable shellfish farming with new techniques and innovative growing methods.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a skilled level position based at the Taylor Shellfish Fabrication Shop in Shelton, WA and will be responsible for cutting & fitting of parts according to drawings, welding aluminum, steel and stainless alloys, finish work, clean & organize as needed, etc.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Involved in the construction and repair of various equipment built & operated by Taylor Shellfish,
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together using hand tools and tables,
Bolts, clamps, tack welds parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints, engineering sketches and welding procedure specifications,
Repairs products and equipment by dismantling, cutting, gouging, grinding, straightening, reshaping and/or re-welding as needed,
Must always follow all safety measures before welding,
Help in keeping the shop a safe and efficient work area.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
Professional conduct with all Taylor Shellfish employees and the public,
Perform quality work in an efficient manner,
Demonstrate a commitment to all facets of the role, working towards the achievement of the company goals and objectives,
Awareness and compliance of company policies and procedures
Promote & maintain a positive, efficient, and cohesive work environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must possess & maintain a valid Washington driver’s license with clean driving record,
Ability to make quality welds using MIG, TIG, FCAW, and SMAW processes on Aluminum, Mild & High Carbon Steels, & Stainles Steels
Must be able to read and understand; technical manuals, standard operating procedures, schematics, and measuring tapes,
Must supply personal tools,
Availability to work: days, nights, weekends, on call, and travel as needed,
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance required,
Ability to work independently at time with little direction,
Strong and sound decision-making skills,
Excellent verbal/written skills,
Well organized and detail oriented,
Must maintain positive company morale.
Ability to use computer well enough for the job,
Daily work order updates (Mpulse).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, JOB & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Must be 21 years or older,
3 years minimum welding & fabrication experience preferred,
Aluminum fabrication or boatbuilding experience preferred,
Formal training from an accredited technical college or trade school or completion of an equivalent multi-year apprenticeship program preferred, but not required,
Must complete and maintain in-house forklift, tractor, first aid, safety, and H.R., trainings,
Familiarity with Office 365 apps, Mpulse C.M.M.S., E Drawings a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit, stand and/or walk on uneven ground up to 16 hours per day,
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and squat 100% percent of the time,
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. (Occasionally required to exert up to 125 lbs. of force),
The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and managers,
Must be able to use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation,
Must have agility and balance to safely climb on machines, boats, etc.

BENEFITS
Here at Taylor Shellfish we offer health insurance for the employee and their family with incredibly low premium costs and annual deductibles. We offer dental, vision, plus an excellent 401K program with 100% match up to 5% of the employee’s gross income. We also offer paid time off which starts to accrue immediately and gives you over a week of paid time off in the first year (dependent on hours worked), plus 6 paid holidays a year, amazing company discounts, paid training through the company, and a tuition reimbursement program.

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Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $20.00 - $30.00/hr


Posted on April 19, 2023

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