Fitter/Welder I

Petersen Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersen Inc. in Ogden, UT is seeking a skilled welder supervisor to read blueprints, oversee fitting and welding, and drive on-time delivery. You will take ownership of jobs to meet customer and production schedules, expediting parts as needed and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Candidates should have high school or GED, 1-2 years of welding experience, and the ability to work with a team to resolve problems quickly while maintaining quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and interpret weld symbols.
• Able to supervise a crew from start to finish without direct supervision.
• Applies welding skills across multiple processes to meet customer specs.
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints
• Supervise a crew and complete a job from start to finish
• Expedite parts to meet production goals
• Solve obstacles related to the job
• Take ownership to meet customer and schedule requirements
• Model safety and teamwork principles

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervisory ability

Welding

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Will read blueprints, fit and/or oversee fitting, expedite parts, weld and/or oversee welding. Take ownership of job to meet customer and schedule requirements.

Will read blueprints, fit and/or oversee fitting, expedite parts, weld and/or oversee welding. Take ownership of job to meet customer and schedule requirements.

Essential Functions

• Read blueprints
• Be able to supervise a crew and complete a job from start to finish without direct supervision
• Expedite all parts throughout the plant as necessary to meet production goals
• Solve all obstacles related to the job he/she is running
• Take ownership for meeting customer and schedule requirements
• Be a living example of our principles of unity, trust, honesty, integrity, creativity, and self-reliance

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to make all welds uniform and clean, and complete work to customer's specifications
• Pass Blueprint test:
• Read all weld symbols on a blueprint
• Differentiate between channel, angle, flat bar, square tube, pipe etc.
• Pass basic plate weld test (visual and bend) within specified time requirements, in four out of the five weld processes used at Petersen Inc:
• F.C.A.W. -- Stainless and mild steel: 3G, and 6G position
• G.M.A.W. -- Mild steel: 3G position
• G.T.A.W. -- Stainless and aluminum: 3G, and 6G position
• S.A.W. -- Sub arc: 1G position is a plus but no required
• Must know how to calculate Arc length and circumference
• Know how to calculate Bolt Circles, Chord Length, and Flat Pattern
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Able to listen well, understand concerns, and gain cooperation to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Must be efficient and productive with time
• Must maintain an acceptable attendance and safety record
• Maintain safe environment.

Minimum Requirements

High School education or GED preferred. 1-2 years of shop or field welding. Must be able to understand implicit and explicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure. Ability to do math calculations, especially trigonometry.

Essential Physical Functions

Requires lifting, stooping, bending and stretching to accomplish grinding, welding and other assigned duties. Requires ability to work at different heights. Requires correctable vision to within normal range to perform clean and uniform welds and read blueprints. Requires standing, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.

Safety Requirements

• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Petersen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affi ... . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.