Welder

JOB TITLE: WELDER

About Colmac Coil Manufacturing, Inc.:

Colmac Coil Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers and heat transfer equipment headquartered in beautiful Northeastern Washington State. The company is recognized for innovative engineering and high-quality products sold in several domestic and international markets including: Industrial Refrigeration, Power Generation, and Petrochemical. Our customers demand products that are not only innovative, high quality, and reliable, but also competitively priced and shipped on time, every time. With manufacturing facilities in both Colville, WA and Paxton, IL the company is well positioned for continued growth. Position will be located in Colville, WA and will support operations for two manufacturing facilities.

The company is seeking a hard-working individual to work in the production department. This position is full-time, non-exempt, $17.66/hr - $31.13/hr. Compensation includes medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution, life insurance, employee assistance program, and training opportunities. Regular shifts are Monday – Friday with overtime as needed. Day shift hours are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and swing shift hours are 2:15 pm to 10:45 pm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Welding materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel using GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) processes. Materials required to be welded consist of pipe, tubing, sheet metal, plate, and other common shapes.
• Welding assemblies and subassemblies for heat exchangers using the above processes.
• Following specifications such as blueprints, design drawings, bill of materials, Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), and planning sequence of operations.
• Setting up GTAW, and GMAW welding equipment (gases, polarities, filler materials, amperage, etc.).
• Welding components in all positions (flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead) using GTAW and GMAW processes.
• Controlling welding processes to minimize overheating, warping, shrinking, and distortion.
• Ensuring welds meet all standards and specifications required.
• Using tape measure, hand tools, power tools, tri square, torpedo level, band saw, grinders, belt sanders, and drills in order to carry out fitting and welding operations.
• Completing training to acquire ASME Section IX qualifications as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Prior welding experience preferred but not required.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to work repetitiously for a prolonged period.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Focus on accuracy, quality, safety, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands: (S=Seldom 0-10%, O=Occasional 11-33%, F=Frequent 34-66%, C=Constant 67-100%)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Stand/walk (F), sit (F), bend/stoop (O), perform work from ladder (O), climb stairs (O), twist (O), squat/kneel (O), crawl (S), reach (O), work above shoulders (O), grasp (C), fine manipulation (C), operate foot controls (C), lift/carry/push/pull up to 50# (F) vibratory tasks (O), wrist (flexion/extension) (C). Indoor work environment, occasional outdoor duties, occasional high noise levels.