Fitter/Welder Level II

Petersen Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersen Inc. in Ogden, UT is seeking a skilled welder supervisor who can read blueprints, fit and oversee welding, and expedite parts to meet production schedules. You will take ownership of jobs, supervise a crew, and ensure safety and quality while guiding operations in a fabrication shop environment. Some travel may be required.

The role demands attention to detail, reading weld symbols, and delivering results that meet customer and timeline requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, with four years welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Must pass blueprint tests and weld tests in multiple processes.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and supervise a crew to complete a job from start to finish.
• Expedite parts to meet production goals.
• Resolve obstacles and ensure customer and schedule requirements are met.
• Maintain safety and quality in a typical fabrication shop.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Welding process knowledge

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Four years welding experience

Tools

Welder operation

Grinder use

Gouge

Drills

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.

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:
• 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. Four 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, Affintve Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consid
eration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.