Fabricator: Armstrong Marine

Employer: Armstrong Marine

Email Address: humanresources@armstrongmarine.com

Position Title: Fabricator

  • 151 Octane Ln, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA

  • Full-time

Company Description

Armstrong Marine USA is a part of the family-owned, growing Bolton Marine Group: Kingfisher, Eaglecraft, Duckworth, Northwest, and Weldcraft Boats!

 

Armstrong designs and builds welded aluminum boats and barges. High performance designs and quality workmanship define the Armstrong brand that was developed in the Pacific Northwest more than two decades ago. Armstrong vessels can now be found in service around the world, meeting the demands of the commercial marine industry and private clients.

Job Description

Responsibility: Complete layout, cutting, fitting/assembly, weld preparation, and finishing to manufacture vessels to specifications.

It shall be the commitment of all employees to uphold Armstrong Marine USA’s Core Values of:

  • Respect

  • Teamwork

  • Quality Craftsmanship

  • Financial Responsibility

  • Accountability

  • Safety

Reports To: Fabrication Supervisor

Direct Reports: N/A

Duties:

  • Layout, cut, and fit pipe, plate, fittings, and flanges to build jigs, frames, machinery foundations, hulls, stiffeners, hatches, tanks, deck components, superstructures, etc.

  • Clamp, tack-weld, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.

  • Operate hand tools related to the job’s needs, including: saws, grinders, sanders, etc.

  • Operate equipment related to the job’s needs, including: forklifts, hoists, slings, press breaks, shear machine, hydraulic rolls.

  • Use tape measures, levels and other inspection/testing to verify conformance with design specifications, company quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Wear appropriate PPE and demonstrate safe fabricating/fitting practices. Comply with safety standards required by the company and regulatory bodies.

  • Obtain and maintain proper workplace training and certifications, including tool use sign-offs according to the Tool Sign-Off Procedure.

  • Participate in regular/required Fabrication Department meetings.

  • Complete work within specified deadlines set by the Fabrication Supervisor.

  • Collaborate with other Production personnel, as needed.

  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED. Technical certificates and/or professional certifications (e.g. welding) will be considered an asset.

  • 5 years aluminum fabrication experience. Experience in boat-building/hull construction preferred.

  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of aluminum fabrication.

  • Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.

  • Basic mathematical skills. Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

  • Ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, and reach.

  • Must be 18 years of age and eligible to work in the US.

Additional Information

Base pay rate DOE.

Benefits include:

  • medical insurance,

  • life insurance,

  • dental insurance,

  • vision insurance,

  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions,

  • tool fund,

  • paid vacation,

  • 6 paid holidays,

  • paid sick leave, and

  • opportunity for paid education/training/certification.

 

Armstrong Marine USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital or veteran/military status, pregnancy, HIV status, the presence of disabilities, or any other classification protected by applicable law.