Welder/Fabricator

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 and fitting of parts according to drawings, welding aluminum, steel and stainless alloys

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involved in the construction and repair of various equipment built and operated by Taylor Shellfish
• Lay out, position, align, and fit components together using hand tools and tables
• Bolts, clamps, tacks welds parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints, engineering sketches and welding procedures specifications
• Repairs products and equipment by dismantling, cutting, gouging, grinding, straightening, reshaping, and or re-welding as needed
• Must always follow all safety measured 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 and maintain a positive, efficient, and cohesive work environment

Required Knowledge, Skills and abilities

• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington’s Driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to make quality welds using MIG, TIG, FCAW, and SMAW processes on Aluminum, Mild and High Carbon Steels and Stainless Steels
• Must be able to read and understand; technical manuals, standard operating procedures, schematics and measuring tapes
• Must supply personal tools
• Regular, Reliable, predictable attendance required
• Ability to work independently at time with little direction
• Strong and sound decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized and detail orientated
• Must maintain positive company morale
• Ability to use computers well enough for the job
• Daily work order updates through Mpulse

Education, Experience, Job & Safety Requirements

• Must be 21 Years or older
• 3 years minimum welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Aluminum fabrication or boat building 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 HR Trainings
• Familiarity with Office 365 Apps, Mpulse C.M.M.S, E Drawings 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% of the time
• Ability to lift to 75lbs (Occasionally required to exert up to 125lbs or 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 and 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, plus 6 paid holidays a year, amazing company discounts, paid training through the company through a tuition reimbursement program. 

Salary : $26 - $30