State of Washington
Fabricator - Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Permanent - Two Openings - 2025-07931
State of Washington, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
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
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Photo Caption: Colchuck Lake – Photo Credit: Anour Esa
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, the Fabricator will,
Read and interpret various forms of drawings or illustrations and use that information to independently fabricate various custom items to aid in hatchery fish production.
Set up fabrication projects to include squaring and tacking materials, punching, drilling and coping metals, and completing final welds to specification or to ensure the end product meets customer expectations.
Generate cut lists, fabricate and assemble the work using TIG, MIG or SMAW welding processes.
Cut, weld, braze and solder metal parts in the repair and replacement of parts for mechanical equipment, or in repair, replacement or installation.
Fabricate lift gates that have been modified from stem driven to hydraulic, along with fish traps that have raiseable floors.
Repair various existing hydraulic units, retrofitting outdated systems with hydraulic, such as knife gates, tote tilts, and crowders.
Fabricates, installs, and repairs pipes, valves, manifolds, and gates.
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 driver’s 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 to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that 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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Union - 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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
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 careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer As part of WDFW’s 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.
Request an accommodation Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov
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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
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Photo Caption: Colchuck Lake – Photo Credit: Anour Esa
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, the Fabricator will,
Read and interpret various forms of drawings or illustrations and use that information to independently fabricate various custom items to aid in hatchery fish production.
Set up fabrication projects to include squaring and tacking materials, punching, drilling and coping metals, and completing final welds to specification or to ensure the end product meets customer expectations.
Generate cut lists, fabricate and assemble the work using TIG, MIG or SMAW welding processes.
Cut, weld, braze and solder metal parts in the repair and replacement of parts for mechanical equipment, or in repair, replacement or installation.
Fabricate lift gates that have been modified from stem driven to hydraulic, along with fish traps that have raiseable floors.
Repair various existing hydraulic units, retrofitting outdated systems with hydraulic, such as knife gates, tote tilts, and crowders.
Fabricates, installs, and repairs pipes, valves, manifolds, and gates.
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 driver’s 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 to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that 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: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Union - 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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
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 careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer As part of WDFW’s 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.
Request an accommodation Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov
Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram
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