Hewescraft welded aluminum fishing boats have been built in Colville, Washington since 1948, and although the brand has become the #1-selling boat in the Pacific Northwest, the Hewes family has kept its production-line facility in the town where it was born. That means an exciting, professional work environment in a small-town atmosphere against the backdrop of the mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers of Eastern Washington. The Colville, Washington area is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, camping, and more all within minutes of the Hewescraft factory.
Hewes Marine Company has always been an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid vacation, a generous 401(k) matching plan, and paid holidays. If you’ve ever wanted to work in a place that’s dynamic and challenging but live in a place with serious room to breathe, then check out our open positions .
Fabricator Position
Hewes Marine Company, Inc. is seeking a welder with proven skills in metal fabrication that include Aluminum, MIG & TIG welding. This position is responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacturing products from engineered drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction. This position reports to the Production supervisor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an internal welding test
• Previous experience in aluminum welding preferred.
• With safety in mind, ability to wear required PPE such as welding hoods, respirators, ear and eye protection, and steel-toed boots.

• Interpretation of mechanical drawings and sketches, including weld symbols
• Proficient in assigned welding techniques.
• Working knowledge of fixturing
• Working knowledge of setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Conventional and precision measuring instruments
• Welding equipment maintenance
• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Safety and Housekeeping
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.