Welder/Fabricator

Job Title: Welder/Fabricator

Location: Yakima, WA (Travel Required)

Company: Kemp’s Machine Co., Inc.

About Us: At Kemp’s Machine Co., Inc., we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and ethical business practices. We are a leader in providing top-tier integration, fabrication and welding solutions, and we are looking for a dedicated welder/fabricator to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about precision, professionalism, and continuous learning, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview:  A Welder/Fabricator at Kemp’s Machine Company is responsible for reading and understanding fabrication & assembly instructions through blueprints, drawings and instructions from engineering, ensuring that the necessary materials are available, and taking precise measurements to ensure perfect alignment of components. They are expected to operate cutting tools to fabricate metal and use various welding machines to fuse metal components together. Ensuring safety and structural integrity is a top priority in the welds and metal structures and components.

Key Responsibilities:

Welding certifications are preferred but not mandatory. Extensive experience can serve as a substitute for certifications.

• Interpreting blueprints and drawings to determine the specifications and requirements of the task at hand.
• Cutting, shaping, and smoothing metal and other materials using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Welding components using various welding equipment based on the process requirements.
• Testing and inspecting welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
• Maintaining equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Utilize various welding processes including GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, SMAW/STICK, FCAW, DUAL-SHIELD for welding projects, ensuring high-quality welds.
• Comfortable working with and welding various types of metals including carbon steel, stainless steel (various alloys), aluminum (various alloys), brass, bronze and copper
• Work on various fabrication projects involving structure metal, sheet metal and other materials.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while operating power tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of projects, including time logs, materials used, and any issues encountered.
• Accept and integrate constructive feedback to continuously improve performance and skills.
• Ability to hold and maintain standard shop tolerances of +/- 1/32’’ or better

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience in fabrication and welding
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage time efficiently.
• Independence: Ability to work well independently and handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with customers and team members.
• Learning: Openness to learning new techniques and technologies
• Ethics: Demonstrated commitment to honesty, hard work, and high ethical standards.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Opportunity to gain factory certifications from leading vendors and expand your skills.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in diverse projects and travel to exciting locations.
• Ethical Culture: Be part of a company that values integrity, dedication, and high ethical standards.
• Benefits:
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• IRA Plan
• Vacation

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to office@kempsmachine.com

Kemp’s Machine Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us at Kemp’s Machine Co., Inc. and become a key player in our team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We look forward to your application