Journeyman Level 2 - Full-time

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.

Qualifications

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
• 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 

• 3 years minimum welding & fabrication experience required,
• 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.