Fabricator Maintenance Mechanic 3 Permanent Two Openings

Positions- Two (2)

Title- Fabricator

Classification- Maintenance Mechanic 3

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program Lacey Construction Shop
Duty Station- Lacey Washington Thurston County

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The Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) supports the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife by providing engineering construction and maintenance services that sustain agency facilities and infrastructure. This position serves as a Metal Fabricator responsible for designing and fabricating custom metal equipment used in fish hatchery operations. Work includes creating and assembling items such as sluice and knife gates tote tilts lifting brails crowders plumbing manifolds screw traps and pescalators to improve fish production processes and staff safety.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role theFabricator will

Working Conditions:

Work setting including hazards: Duties are performed in a fabrication shop and on occasion at construction sites in the Hatcheries and Wildlife areas. Hazards include working on rough terrain riverbanks slippery slopes and other surfaces confined and difficult to reach spaces and in all types of weather conditions including extreme heat rain or show. Bending stooping squatting twisting pushing pulling and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site. This position may involve working in or near water including tasks that require navigating negotiating and performing duties related to water environments. Welding activities will include exposure to chemicals such as paint solvents glues and gases hot work dangers use of heavy machinery and overhead cranes and welding and mechanical tools such as torches welders lathes milling machines etc. Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions such as snow and ice while on mountain passes highways and roads (both paved and unpaved). Some tasks will involve sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Schedule:This position is full-time working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule is Monday Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm and includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.

Travel:Travel required 20-40% depending on season.

Tools and Equipment:Basic hand tools power tools such as drills roto hammers cut off saws circular saws tubing/pipe notchers lathe hydraulic punch metal band saws welders cutting torch plasma cutter safety glasses hearing protection gloves welding hoods (including paprs) chainsaws and/or powered motors; automotive equipment and trailers.

Customer interaction:Frequent interactions varying between Federal Local Inter-Agency and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1:Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade and one (1) year of experience as a journey-level worker in building and equipment maintenance construction or repair work plus basic computer skills.

Option 2:Basic computer skills and four (4) years experience in the welding trade three (3) of the four (4) years experience specifically in fabrication including:

• Welding with mild steel stainless and aluminum.
• Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and stick welding.
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals under welding conditions.
• Operating oxyacetylene and arc welding equipment.
• Fluxes and hardening agents.
• Fundamentals of heat treatment; standards for welding high pressure boilers steam lines and other potentially hazardous equipment.
• Advanced understanding of spatial reasoning orientation in two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints engineered drawings sketches and notes.

Licenses: Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• Recognized Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certification
• Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Weldingexperience

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements to include your fabrication skills.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental information:

In addition topayand otherspecial employee programs there are otherbenefitsthat WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents please use the following link: - WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit please do the following:

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at .
• Veterans only Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number position and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 Biologist 1 Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in .

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFWs efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit Agency and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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