Experienced Welder (Swing Shift)

Position Title:

Experienced Welder (Swing Shift)

Date Posted:

06/10/2026

Location:

Vancouver, WA

Salary Interval:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$35.98 - $40.94

Application Instructions

Please review the position below and fill out the application.

Position Description

The Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricator, Thompson Metal Fab, Inc., is in immediate need of skilled and experienced Fitters / Fabricators / Welders. Serving the Civil, Hydro, Oil & Gas, and custom fabrication industries. We are an AISC, API, ASME, and WABO certified facility. With over 85 years in the industry, we have a reputation for producing some of the highest quality fabricated products on the West Coast.

Thompson Metal Fab is a union shop that offers outstanding benefits for employees and their dependents. Our Local 16 contract includes, but is not limited to: Paid Holidays, PTO, Union Pension Plan, Dental, Vision, and excellent Health Care. Thompson Metal Fab is a Veteran-owned, privately held company that is signatory to SMART Local #16 Sheet Metal Workers. Each employee is valued for their hard work and dedication to the trade and treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

This position is primarily fitting, but welding experience is necessary. Previous experience as a fitter will be prioritized. This position is available for swing shift: 3:00PM-1:30AM Mon-Thur, with optional overtime opportunities.

Competitive wages start ranging between $35.98 and $40.94 an hour. This includes a swing shift differential of $1.75 an hour.

**All employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.**

Responsibilities:

• Lay out, fit, and weld various structural components, including structural plates, beams, etc. in accordance with approved fabrication drawings.

• Effectively communicate with management to execute tasks common in the steel fabrication industry in the most efficient and accurate manner.

• Collaborate with project lead(s) and/or leadman to ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material, and weld joint are accurately identified for each welding project.

• Read and understand shop drawings, welding procedures, and any other instructions for specific projects.

• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease process times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively as part of a team.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

• Welding and / or fitting various pieces to create small to large scale structures and assemblies.

• Check work after completion of each operation / task in job, and / or a completed job, to ensure it is complete and accurate per drawing.

• Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation as needed.

• Prioritize safety and perform work in a safe and efficient manner.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• 5+ years of experience with FCAW or GMAW welding.

• 5+ years of experience in welding carbon steel.

• Experience with AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, D1.6 codes.

• Experience with Carbon-Arc gouging.

• Ability to read and interpret Weld symbols.

• Ability to read and understand shop drawings.

• Familiarity with all welding positions – Flat, Vertical, and Overhead. Familiarity with 6G welding strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of FCAW, GMAW-MC, SAW, SMAW welding processes.

• Familiarity with heavy plates and bridge building.

• Competency welding CJP welds that are ultrasonically and radiographically tested.

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the welding trade.

• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, and arial work platforms preferred.

• Working knowledge of and competency in the use of precision measuring instruments.

• Ability to rapidly change roles / responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age.

Disability Accommodations. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact us at 360-696-0811 or [email protected].

Drug Policy. As a federal Contractor, and by Collective Bargaining Agreement, Thompson Metal Fab prohibits use, being under the influence of, or possession of marijuana and other controlled substances.

Safety. Thompson Metal Fab is committed to ensuring a safe workplace for every employee. All successful applicants will be required to follow our Ear, Eye, Safety Toe Shoes, and Hardhat protection requirements in shop areas.