Welder

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid working options

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Metso in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking a Welder to join the Repairs Welding team. You will support the repair and manufacturing of mining and process equipment, including mills, crushers, screens, shredders, conveyors, and pumps. You will perform welding and fabrication activities to ensure equipment is repaired and manufactured safely and to required specifications.

You will report to the Repair Production Manager. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mesa, Arizona.

Qualifications

• 3+ years welding experience and the ability to pass a welding test to required specifications.
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings, welding details, requisitions, and engineering specifications.
• Working knowledge of welding and fabrication machinery and tools, including operation, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies; weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Set up and operate welding equipment and processes (stick, MIG, submerged arc, semi-automatic).
• Cut and excavate cracks using air carbon arc equipment and other cutting tools.
• Adjust workpieces on positioners and set welding parameters for varying materials.
• Heat, form, finish, and dress metal parts with hand tools and torches.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts up to 65 tons.

Skills

Welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Safety

Overtime

Travel

Education

Welding certification (2G/3G/4G)

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth's natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you're supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/30/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Welder to join our Repairs Welding team in Mesa, Arizona. In this role, you will support the repair and manufacturing of mining and process equipment, including mills, crushers, screens, shredders, conveyors, and pumps. You will perform a variety of welding and fabrication activities to help ensure equipment is repaired and manufactured safely and to required specifications. You will report to the Repair Production Manager.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mesa, Arizona. The position is non-exempt and may require overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel: Ability to travel as needed.

Team you will belong to

You will join our Repairs Welding team, supporting the repair and manufacturing of heavy mining and process equipment. The team works with equipment including mills, crushers, screens, shredders, conveyors, and pumps and uses a variety of welding, cutting, and fabrication methods in a heavy industrial environment.

Our team plays an important role in delivering safe, high-quality repair and manufacturing work while maintaining strong attention to specifications, inspection requirements, equipment care, housekeeping, and plant safety.

What you'll do

• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications and perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Set up and operate common welding equipment and processes, including stick welding, MIG welding, submerged arc welding, semi-automated welding, and oxyfuel gas equipment.
• Cut and excavate cracks using air carbon arc equipment and perform cutting with oxyfuel, plasma, track burners, powered saws, shears, brakes, and rolls.
• Set up, center, and secure workpieces on rotary tilt positioners and adjust welding equipment, currents, and time cycles for varying material conditions to achieve proper welds.
• Heat, form, finish, grind, and dress metal parts using appropriate hand tools, torches, grinders, files, scrapers, and welding equipment.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to handle workpieces weighing up to 65 tons.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, complete required inspection documentation, follow assigned priorities, and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety and plant rules while working reliably and effectively with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.

What you'll bring

• 3+ years of welding experience and the ability to successfully pass a welding test to required specifications.
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings, welding details, requisitions, and engineering specifications and fabricate assemblies within required tolerances.
• Working knowledge of welding and fabrication machinery and tools, including their operation, repair, and maintenance.
• Intermediate math skills, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and basic calculations used for measurement, testing, and problem-solving.
• A strong commitment to safety, reliability, dependability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed and work required overtime, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 2G, 3G, and/or 4G welding certification is preferred (nice to have).
• 5+ years of experience in a related repair and fabrication environment is preferred (nice to have).

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in the United States, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Get in touch

For more information, please contact Deidre Largent at [e-mail].

Physical work requirements

This role includes certain physical work requirements related to working in a heavy industrial environment. The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds; work for extended periods, including outdoors and in varying weather conditions; navigate different terrain; climb ladders and stairs; and access confined spaces as required. The work also requires manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating tools and equipment, as well as the visual and auditory capabilities needed to recognize workplace issues, instructions, alarms, and alerts.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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