Temporary Welder/Fabricator
Government Jobs, Kennewick, WA, United States
Job Title
Temporary Welder/Fabricator
Job Description
The Temporary Welder/Fabricator supports the Operations Leads with District building maintenance and construction activities in one or more of the following specific areas as directed: Cut, fabricate, and install metal and other structures according to specifications; fabricate and weld metal materials according to design and specifications; assist other employees as needed; and perform related work on weekends and overtime as required.
Essential duties may include: General understanding and ability to read blueprints and sketches; assist with measurements and calculations to determine materials needed; and construct and fabricate metal structures including walk-ways, platforms, screens, and other irrigation structures.
Required: Proven experience as a welder/fabricator; proven experience with welding materials; understanding of welding techniques and methods of installation and construction; ability to read technical documents and drawings; High School Diploma or equivalent; Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record; acceptable criminal background record; clean drug screen, and First Aid Certification.
Benefits
Sick Leave
1.0 hours earned per every 40.0 hours worked
Paid Holidays - 9 observed holidays
Additional Paid Leave - including bereavement and jury duty, as well as state and federal leave programs.
PERS Retirement Plan
Administered with the WA State Department of Retirement
Plan 2 - a Defined Benefit pension plan
Plan 3 - a Defined Benefit, like Plan 2 above, with a Defined Contribution component *Note that not all positions are PERS eligible*
Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Insurance through PEBB - KID pays a large percentage of monthly premiums for insurance. Life, LTD, and AD&D are also available at no cost to employees, with an option to buy additional coverage. Optional benefits also include Smart Health Wellness Program, Diabetes Prevention, and Tobacco Cessation Resources.
*Note that Health benefits may have a longer wait period before eligibility starts*
Employer: Kennewick Irrigation District
Location: Kennewick, WA
Salary: $22.62 - $29.29 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Address: 2015 South Ely Street Kennewick, Washington, 99336
Temporary Welder/Fabricator
Job Description
The Temporary Welder/Fabricator supports the Operations Leads with District building maintenance and construction activities in one or more of the following specific areas as directed: Cut, fabricate, and install metal and other structures according to specifications; fabricate and weld metal materials according to design and specifications; assist other employees as needed; and perform related work on weekends and overtime as required.
Essential duties may include: General understanding and ability to read blueprints and sketches; assist with measurements and calculations to determine materials needed; and construct and fabricate metal structures including walk-ways, platforms, screens, and other irrigation structures.
Required: Proven experience as a welder/fabricator; proven experience with welding materials; understanding of welding techniques and methods of installation and construction; ability to read technical documents and drawings; High School Diploma or equivalent; Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record; acceptable criminal background record; clean drug screen, and First Aid Certification.
Benefits
Sick Leave
1.0 hours earned per every 40.0 hours worked
Paid Holidays - 9 observed holidays
Additional Paid Leave - including bereavement and jury duty, as well as state and federal leave programs.
PERS Retirement Plan
Administered with the WA State Department of Retirement
Plan 2 - a Defined Benefit pension plan
Plan 3 - a Defined Benefit, like Plan 2 above, with a Defined Contribution component *Note that not all positions are PERS eligible*
Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Insurance through PEBB - KID pays a large percentage of monthly premiums for insurance. Life, LTD, and AD&D are also available at no cost to employees, with an option to buy additional coverage. Optional benefits also include Smart Health Wellness Program, Diabetes Prevention, and Tobacco Cessation Resources.
*Note that Health benefits may have a longer wait period before eligibility starts*
Employer: Kennewick Irrigation District
Location: Kennewick, WA
Salary: $22.62 - $29.29 Hourly
Job Type: Temporary
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Address: 2015 South Ely Street Kennewick, Washington, 99336