Experienced Metal Fabricator

Job Title: Experienced Metal Fabricator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $42.17 per hour

Location:

• 8009 7th Ave S. #7 Seattle, WA (map)

• In-person (industrial warehouse/fabrication shop)

• Occasionally on-site (greater Seattle area)

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

Shift:

• 8 hour shift with flexibility to provide occasional 10 hours shifts

• Day shift

Application Requirements:

• Submission must include

  1. Letter of Interest

  2. Resume with 3 references

  3. Portfolio with examples of past work and welding

• In-person interview; interviews begin mid-June

• Paid practical interview (includes fitting, TIG welding and finishing in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum)

Job Description:

Practik is hiring four full-time, experienced metal fabricators to break ground on the fabrication of multiple large-scale artworks. These positions include, but are not limited to creating permanent public sculpture for multiple Sound Transit’s FWLE Light Rail Stations. Ideal applicants will take interest in both art production and specialized metal fabrication to be qualified for this work. Professional metal fabrication experience is required (3 years) and in addition, and professional artwork fabrication experience is encouraged.

We are committed to inclusivity, a respectful and supportive work environment, and creative problem solving. Custom designs, exceptional fit and finish, efficiency and accuracy are cornerstones of our work. Well-planned projects provide a highly organized workflow with a positive, collaborative approach.

Required skills for qualified applicants:

• TIG and MIG welding proficiency (3+ years professional experience) - mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze

• WABO certifications in GTAW and GMAW

• Professional metal fabrication experience in the architectural or artwork production fields

• Efficient and accurate layout, fitting and measuring skills

• Excellent grinder control and finishing skills (filing, blending and sanding a variety of metal alloys)

• Experience in fundamental fabrication techniques (drilling, shearing, cutting, prepping joinery, forming, straightening, shaping, sheet metal forming etc.)

• Ability in build to close tolerances and prepare metal for a variety of finishes, including patina, paint and powder coating

• Mechanical competency of complex assemblies

• Basic machining skills (manual milling and lathing)

• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively as a team

• Comfortable reading and building from shop drawings

• Punctual and able to commute to in-shop and on-site shifts

• Experience safely rigging heavy machinery and materials

• Proper handling of finished materials

• Able to lift 75 lbs.

• Proper use of PPE (provided)

• Strong communication skills and ability to treat co-workers, clients, neighbors, vendors and colleagues respectfully in accordance with Practik’s anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies

• Ability to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Encouraged, but not required:

• Certifications in Warehouse Forklift, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Class 7 Telehandler Forklifts

• Installation/construction experience

• Understanding of routine equipment maintenance

• Experience with metal finishing and patina work

Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy

Practik is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Discrimination occurs whenever similarly situated individuals of a different group are accorded different and unequal treatment in the context of a similar situation. Practik shall not tolerate, under any circumstances, without exception, the exclusion of individuals from an opportunity or participation in any activity because of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, United States military veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by the law. This list is not exhaustive. Nor will Practik tolerate, without exception, the exclusion of individuals from an opportunity or participation in any activity based on hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists or bantu knots. Our Policy of non-discrimination in employment applies, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotions, transfers, discipline, demotions, terminations, layoffs, access to benefits and training and all other aspects of employment, as well as to selection of volunteers and vendors and provision of services. In addition, our Policy of non-discrimination is intended to extend to visitors to our facilities and all of our stakeholders.

Practik is committed to creating and providing a positive work environment that is free from harassment. Therefore, the company will not tolerate workplace harassment of any employee, either by fellow employees or non-employees, of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, United States military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, including the exercise of a protected activity (like filing a complaint), or any other reason deemed impermissible under the law.