Mold Fabricator

Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products, equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? If youre looking for a job opportunity that will allow you to put your welding and fabrication talents to use, we may be the perfect place for you. Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers, and a family owned business since 1937; we are currently seeking a skilled fabricator with a highly-trained eye for quality to join our team. In this position, youll be exposed to some of the most high-tech welding and fabricating tools in the industry. You will learn new and advanced methods of fabrication, and you'll be able to help support our company's vision of delivering products of the highest quality to our customers. Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.columbiamachine.com for more information.

Summary: The welder has primary responsibility of welding steel parts. Each job must be run with safety, accuracy and timeliness in the welding area. The majority of this job will be supervisor directed and observed. All basic welding and machine maintenance is expected including changing rolls, wire tips, liners etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure position for welding.
Set-up gas-shield mig-welder and weld component parts to blueprint specifications.
Use intermediate knowledge of blueprints and welding symbols to complete job assignment.
Use hand tools, clamps, and grinders to perform job tasks.
As required, repair products by dismantling, straightening, re-shaping, and assembling parts using cutting torch, plasma cutter, and hand tools.
Make basic jigs & fixtures
Able to safely rig and move parts and weldments
Committed to cost reduction and Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking
Maintaining neat and orderly work area, 6S
Complete knowledge of all phases of welding and fabrication related skills
Able to hold /- 1/32 shop tolerances
High degree of fit/finishing skills
Share knowledge and experience of welding techniques for on-the-job training of new and less experienced fabricators
Complete basic maintenance on welding equipment

Skills-

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Able to run the core height mill (straddle mill) * Ability to fully inspect cores for tolerances issues up to this point

• Able to run the core mill in the fab shop
• Introduction to Robotic programming Optional
• Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)__

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Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of relevant experience

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at www.columbiamachine.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• Day shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• This position will require you to work Friday thru Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Are you available to work these hours?

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location