Fitter/Welder I

Petersen Incorporated; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Healthcare

Job summary

Petersen Incorporated in Farr West, UT is seeking a Fitter/Welder to read blueprints, fit and weld parts, and oversee welding to meet customer and schedule requirements.

Knowledge of blueprint symbols and welding processes is essential; 1-2 years of welding experience is preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork in a fabrication shop and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED; 1-2 years shop or field welding experience.
• Ability to read instructions, resolve problems, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Math calculations, especially trigonometry, required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Supervise a crew and complete a job from start to finish without direct supervision.
• Expedite parts to meet production goals.
• Solve obstacles related to the job to meet customer and schedule requirements.
• Take ownership for meeting customer and schedule requirements.
• Maintain safe environment and attend to attendance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Trigonometry math

Education

High School or GED

1-2 years welding experience

Tools

Welder

Grinder

Gouge

Drills

Job description

Join Our Team!

At Petersen our team members are not just employees they are members of the Petersen- A Precinmac community. We recognize that a company is only as good as its team members and ours are incredible!

Petersen offers a competitive benefits package which includes 4x10 work schedule, food market breakrooms. Competitive wage, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses for selected positions. Wellness program, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401k with employer match. Paid time off, and holiday pay. On the job training programs and training reimbursement. We also offer multiple team member engagement activities and community events.

Fitter/Welder

Farr West, UT

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.

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:
  1. Read all weld symbols on a blueprint
  2. 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:
  1. F.C.A.W. - Stainless and mild steel: 3G, and 6G position
  2. G.M.A.W. - Mild steel: 3G position
  3. G.T.A.W. - Stainless and aluminum: 3G, and 6G position
  4. S.A.W. - Sub arc: 1G position is a plus but not 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.

Equipment Used (but not limited to)

Welder, Grinder, Gouge, Drills, Tools.

Travel

Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Working Conditions

Works in a typical fabrication shop environment. Occasionally called upon to work overtime. Working conditions may vary according to weather. Requires ability to work in heat and cold/

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Petersen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affinity Action Employer. 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.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact Petersen at 801-732-2000 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Petersen participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verifications of employment eligibility.