Andgar Food Processing Equipment has an immediate opening for a Fabrication Welder in Ferndale, WA. This division works with a variety of metal products for food processing equipment manufacturing. Most of the work is on food-grade stainless steel and aluminum products.

Andgar company culture prizes honesty, integrity, humility, and teamwork. Success to us is more than just dollars and cents, it’s about the pride of standing behind the equipment we build and the people who build it.

As part of the interview process, qualified candidates may be invited to take an in-person welding test to demonstrate their welding skills.

Pay, Incentives, and Benefits:

• Salary Range $23 - $33/hr
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 6 Paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonuses & Safety Program
• Ongoing training and education with Andgar University
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Job Functions:

• Safely operate associated hand and power tools such as saws, grinders, measuring tools, etc.
• Service, repair, and clean shop equipment and tools. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Operate a variety of welding and fabricating equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Weld and Fabricate new products in accordance with engineering drawings
• Assists in the operation shop machinery and equipment. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction
• Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Removes defective product from workpiece
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or workpieces
• Continual process improvement and cost reduction on existing & new products
• Occasionally performs work on customer site including assistance with project installation
• Adheres to assigned work schedule and arrives prepared each day (attendance and punctuality)
• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work overtime as workload dictates
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Mechanical aptitude with proficient shop math skills
• Knowledge of OSHA rules, codes and regulations; and occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to pass a TIG welding and grinding test that matches or exceeds the standard quality of Andgar projects.
• Ability to read and build from architectural blueprints, shop drawings and cut lists
• Must be organized, detail oriented, reliable and professional
• Must be willing to perform a variety of tasks including sanding, finishing, cleaning parts, careful assembly of parts, onsite installations, receiving materials, and shop maintenance
• Must be able to take initiative and work within deadlines, without sacrificing safety, accuracy or appearance.
• Ability to read work orders, blueprints, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to ensure precise and accurate welding in agreement with the customer’s design specifications
• Ability to follow instructions with appropriate level of self-direction
• Ability to interact with coworkers, contractors, vendors and management on a positive level
• Responsive to inter-company personnel

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR & First Aid, Aerial Work Platform, Forklift, Rigging & Signaling Training within 12 months of hire
• Completion of Welding program with accredited technical school or college
• Current Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

Post expires on 10/31/25

Drug Free Workplace. Andgar desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death, therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240

Andgar is a proud member of YesVets.

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