Lead Fabricator Job Listing at HDT Global in Spokane, WA (Job ID 7fe74cc8-baa5-4ef1-93d8-6504de7042aa)

Description

What We Offer:

• Employees (and their families) are covered by Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employees are covered by Short Term and Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Paid 100% by the company
• 401(k) plan
• 10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• 80 Hours Accrued PTO year 1

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• As a Federal Contractor, Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana.
• 1+ Year of Press Brake Operator Experience required
• Must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions
• Operation of small power tools, other hand tools and computerized and high-pressure

What You Do:

• Technical authority for container fabrication and welding processes
• SME across MIG, TIG, and Flux-core welding
• Primary escalation point for weld quality, fit-up, and dimensional issues
• Sets standards for safety, quality, and fabrication best practice
• Lead complex container fabrication and critical weld structures
• Approve weld sequencing, fixturing, and distortion control methods
• Support engineering with design-for-manufacturability feedback
• Verify weld parameters and process controls
• Own weld inspection standards (visual and dimensional)
• Analyze rework, defects, and trends; implement countermeasures
• Train and qualify welders by process and application
• Support audits and customer or government inspections
• Lead cross-functional problem solving using A3
• Own welding CI roadmap for containers and small parts
• Lead kaizen events impacting safety, quality, and throughput
• Mentor Tier III welders and develop future leads