Pre-Fabrication Technician
Job Description
Role: Pre-Fabrication Technician
Location: Redmond, WA
Employment Type: 13 week W2 Contract to Hire (must be local to Redmond or open to relocating there)
Shift: First Shift to start (6:30 - 4:30) then will move to second shift (2:30 - 12:30)
Hours: 50/week
Requirements:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience operating waterjets, plasma cutters, laser cutters, or similar fabrication equipment
- 5+ years preferred
- Experience with FLOW or OMAX systems strongly preferred
- Ability to read blueprints and understand tolerances
- Experience with GD&T and precision measurement tools preferred
- Comfortable performing basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting
- Strong computer aptitude and ability to learn machine programming
- Open to experienced fabricators or welders looking to move into programming and machine operation
- Able to work independently and meet aggressive production schedules
Responsibilities:
- Operate waterjet, plasma, laser, and other fabrication equipment
- Program and optimize machine cutting paths
- Produce structural components to drawing specifications
- Prepare parts for downstream weld, machining, and paint operations
- Interpret blueprints, work instructions, and fabrication drawings
- Perform quality checks and dimensional inspections
- Maintain fabrication equipment and work areas
- Support material handling and fabrication workflow
- Identify and communicate equipment or process improvement opportunities
- Uphold safety and quality standards
BlueWave specializes in recruiting high-performing team members for technology, marketing, federal services, and leadership roles. We’re aggressive hunters – but only of talented people – and provide comprehensive staffing support for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding permanent and contract employees.
BlueWave is headquartered in Downtown Orlando, Florida with the flexibility to build teams nationally. With our boutique and personal approach, we get the right people in your company quickly without sacrificing quality.
