Welder III

About the role

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with over 30 years of experience supporting the nuclear, defense, energy, and hazardous waste industries. We have recently expanded our operations to Idaho Falls, ID, reflecting our ongoing growth and dedication to broadening our capabilities. Our fabrication team works on technically complex and meaningful projects in a safety-driven environment, offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to high-quality fabrication efforts that support important national missions.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on critical and support equipment in accordance with qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Read, understand, and follow WPS requirements, welding symbols, and fabrication documentation
• Apply working knowledge of AWS and ASME codes to ensure compliance with drawing and specification requirements
• Apply working knowledge of GD&T to accurately fabricate components to drawing tolerances
• Fabricate, fit, tack, and weld parts in accordance with project documentation, with minimal supervision
• Select proper WPS, filler metals, shielding gases, and welding processes based on material type and job requirements
• Determine proper welding sequences to prevent or minimize distortion and warpage
• Fabricate weld fixtures, templates, and work aids as required for complex welding projects
• Assemble basic mechanical equipment, structural components, and piping systems
• Perform multiple welding processes as required, including FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW, including pre- and post-weld heating when specified
• Measure work pieces to verify dimensional accuracy and acceptability per drawing and specification requirements
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, and scale from work pieces as required
• Maintain accurate weld records and ensure all required documentation is completed and kept current as work progresses
• Report unsafe conditions, unsafe equipment, or quality concerns promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Eight (8) or more years of welding experience with demonstrated welding qualifications; or a combination of four (4) or more years of experience and an Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology or equivalent
• Extensive working knowledge of welding materials, processes, and procedures
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment, tools, machinery, and shop equipment
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend verbal instructions and written technical documentation
• Ability to perform shop math required for layout and fabrication, including fractions, decimals, and basic geometry
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of government contracts
• Ability to pass an employment record review, criminal background check, and drug screen (drug- and alcohol-free workplace)
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Positive attitude that contributes to a respectful, productive work environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform well with varying levels of supervision

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of welding experience with demonstrated welding qualifications; or a combination of four (4) or more years of experience and an Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology or equivalent
• Extensive working knowledge of welding materials, processes, and procedures
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment, tools, machinery, and shop equipment
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend verbal instructions and written technical documentation
• Ability to perform shop math required for layout and fabrication, including fractions, decimals, and basic geometry
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of government contracts
• Ability to pass an employment record review, criminal background check, and drug screen (drug- and alcohol-free workplace)
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Positive attitude that contributes to a respectful, productive work environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform well with varying levels of supervision

Skills

• Working knowledge of AWS and ASME codes
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Multiple welding processes (FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW)
• Ability to weld pipe, sheet metal, and structural steel

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive wages commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, non-exempt schedule.