SHOP WELDERS NEEDED IN NORTHERN UTAH

Tradesmen International; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northern Utah seeks skilled shop welders who specialize in heavy steel and aluminum. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in various welding techniques, metal fabrication, and the ability to adhere to strict safety standards while producing high-quality components. This position offers the potential for growth and apprenticeship opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Apprenticeship program

Qualifications

• 5 years of welding experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Comply with company and OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on heavy steel and aluminum components.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Support training and mentor other welders.

Skills

Welding techniques

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

AWS certification

Tools

Welding tools

Forklifts

Job description

SHOP WELDERS FOR HEAVY STEEL AND ALUMINUM MANUFACTURER IN NORTHERN UTAH

Responsibilities

Scope of Work: Shop welders for heavy steel and aluminum. Candidates will be tested before starting; if they cannot pass, the test time is nonpay. The client will review the time it takes to pass.

Job Summary: Skilled and experienced welder for manufacturing/fabrication shop team. Candidates should have a strong background in various welding techniques, metal fabrication, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. This position requires a high level of precision, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to produce high-quality fabricated metal components.

Qualifications

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on time
• Open to occasional overtime and weekend work
• Willing to learn and become a journeyman welder through HHI Corporation’s apprenticeship program
• Comply with company and OSHA safety regulations
• Use and understand all required safety equipment
• Maintain a safe work area and identify/correct hazards
• Operate welding tools (grinders, torches, plasma cutters), cranes, and lifting equipment including proper rigging

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in non-temperature-controlled environments
• Perform frequent bending, squatting, climbing
• Stand for extended periods
• Pass drug and background screening
• Operate shop equipment for extended periods
• Work with arms above head

Workplace Conduct & Soft Skills:

• Communicate professionally and courteously
• Follow directions and work well in a team
• Work independently in a safe and professional manner
• Support training and mentor other welders
• Willing to learn and improve welding skills and processes

Technical Skills & Experience:

• 5 years of welding experience
• Understand welding symbols
• Operate forklifts (training included)
• Perform cleaning procedures and replace consumables
• Read and follow welding procedure specifications
• Effectively produce structural steel, CJP, and fillet welds in all positions using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW-G processes
• Qualify in AWS D1.1 structural steel testing in all positions
• Set up and operate air carbon arc gouging, plasma cutting, and mechanical/manual cutting devices
• Use measuring tools and gauges to verify weld dimensions
• Read and interpret blueprints, including plan, isometric, and sectional views
• Take measurements and lay out workpieces from drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certification
• Forklift, boom lift, scissor lift certification
• Understanding different metal types
• Additional AWS qualification tests (D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, D1.2 aluminum, D1.3 sheet steel, D1.6 stainless steel)

Additional Information

• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site
• Must effectively communicate daily/weekly with tradesmen rep and client supervisor
• Must be able to log hours via phone app for weekly approval