Fitter Fabricator - Military Veterans

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customers’ needs.

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Fabricator to join our Team in Sedro-Woolley, WA. A successful candidate will be able to efficiently and accurately weld steel assemblies from plan specifications and quality control hold points. They will be able to perform fitting tasks, process complex parts for assembly and finish welding operations. A successful candidate must be able to understand written and verbal instructions while following dimensional and welding drawings and produce quality welds within a given process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welding competency in all positions


• Able to set weld machines to optimum parameters for work in accordance with WPS


• Understands weld symbols and prepares joints in accordance with code


• Competent in metal fabrication to exact specifications and drawings


• Operate machinery and tools such as grinders, saws, torches, and drills to measure, cut, shape, and assemble metal parts according to design specifications


• Fit, align, and adjust parts to ensure proper functionality and attention to the design


• Performs fitting work as instructed


• Utilizes jigs and fixtures where appropriate


• Places welds of proper size, spacing and sequence per work instruction


• Ability to read and understand shop plans, blueprints and work orders


• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion


• Follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, general education degree or vocational degree


• 5+ years of experience welding or trade school education


• Certified welder holding current WABO or AWS certification (FCAW)


• Skillful operation of most non-specialized metal working equipment


• Understands and applies visual inspection criteria in pre-QC work checks

Physical Requirements

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 70 pounds. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This position requires physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities in a primarily production environment. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Compensation:

·         $25.00 - $40.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision


• Company paid and supplemental life insurance


• Short-term disability


• Accident and hospital insurance


• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays 


• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match


• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes  

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three employers to five years


• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens. 

Location

This position is located at the Dogwood Factory office at 500 Metcalf St, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.