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Welding Engineer

Vulcan Metals Corporation
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025 CLOSED ON 12/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Engineer position at Vulcan Metals Corporation?

About Us: Vulcan Metals Corporation is a leader in complex engineered castings, delivering critical components to industries such as Rail, Military, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. With over 100 years of innovation, we're known for precision, reliability, and making a real impact. Join us and be part of a legacy built on excellence!

Position Overview: The Welding Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and maintaining welding and fabrication procedures used in the production and repair of steel castings. This role ensures all welding activities comply with Vulcan Metals’ quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable codes, while promoting a safe and efficient working environment.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop, qualify, and maintain welding procedures in accordance with applicable codes and specifications.
  • Support casting repair, fabrication, and upgrade activities by providing technical guidance on weld design, filler metal selection, and heat input control.
  • Maintain welder qualifications and oversee performance testing.
  • Specify and manage welding consumables and inventory levels.
  • Write procurement specifications for filler materials and fabrication components.
  • Support process improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to welding and fabrication.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Foundry, and Machining teams to ensure defect-free weld repairs and fabrication integrity.
  • Assist with quoting and fabrication planning for new or modified work scopes.
  • Lead or participate in fabrication kickoff meetings with welders, inspectors, and engineering staff.
  • Participate in safety and 5S programs, ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies.
  • Provide training and mentoring to welders and technical staff.
  • Recommend process improvements and participate in special projects to advance productivity, safety, and quality.
  • In the absence of the Welding Engineer, the Senior Technical Manager will assume responsibilities.
Qualifications:
  • BS in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering required.
  • 5 years of experience in steel casting, welding, or heat-treating environments.
  • Strong understanding of ferrous alloy systems, weld metallurgy, and phase transformations.
  • Working knowledge of ASME, AWS, and NAVSEA welding codes preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP and laboratory systems (B&L, Odyssey, or equivalent) preferred.
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong technical and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must have the ability to change between sitting, standing, and kneeling positions
  • Must have the ability to twist, stoop, bend, and stand in the performance of job duties
  • Must have the ability to lift and carry 40 pounds occasionally
  • Must have the ability to stand and walk on concrete floors and uneven surfaces for the duration of the work shift
  • Ability to work in both office and shop environments.
Salary Range: $80,907.00 - $101,134.00
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Why join our team at Vulcan Metals? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.

Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Life and AD&D coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corp.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corporation
  • 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 programs.
Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Vulcan Metals Corp. 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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