Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder to join our manufacturing team and work on transformers. The Welder is responsible for assembling and welding metal components used in power and distribution transformers, ensuring high-quality and precise builds.

Responsibilities

  • Weld and assemble transformer components including tanks, radiator fins, brackets, lifting lugs, and structural parts.
  • Use MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding techniques based on material and project requirements.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.
  • Ensure proper fit-up and alignment of welded parts using jigs, clamps, and measuring tools.
  • Perform grinding, cutting, and surface preparation prior to and after welding.
  • Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Repair cracks, leaks, or damage on transformer tanks or components as required.
  • Operate hand tools, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other shop equipment safely.
  • Maintain welding equipment and tools provided by the organization.
  • Communicate with engineering, quality, and production teams regarding design changes.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Follow all safety protocols including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly workstation.
  • Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; welding trade school or technical training preferred.
  • 1-2 years of welding experience required.
  • Air arc gouging, plasma cutting, and stud gun experience preferred.
  • Proven experience in welding oil or liquid filled tanks preferred.
  • Complete and pass pre-employment and annual respiratory fit testing in compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Proficient in welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) on mild and stainless steel.
  • Ability to read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings and welding symbols.
  • Knowledge of ASME or AWS welding codes is a plus.
  • AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) preferred.
  • A proven track record in safety excellence is required.
  • Adheres to all safety and environmental compliance regulations set by the organization.
  • Meet department and production goals set by supervisor.
  • Ensure product quality meets company and client expectations.
  • Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a cooperative attitude.
  • Ability to learn other department job functions and fill in as needed.
  • Complete company compliance and safety training when required.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Physical requirements include lifting 50lbs, standing and walking for long durations, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in varying temperatures.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Spokane Valley, WA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Washington currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$34/hr across 86 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Spokane Valley, WA

Spokane Valley, WA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Washington as a whole we're tracking 104 other active welding openings from 66 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Spokane Valley, or widen the search to Washington.

The most active employers in Washington at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Seattle, WA (12), All American Marine (8), and Parker Hannifin (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Washington, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Seattle at $38/hr, Shelton at $30/hr, and Bellingham at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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