Welder

American Foundry Society; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a skilled welder to join their fabrication shop in Ogden, Utah. The ideal candidate will possess strong welding techniques and be compliant with maximum safety standards. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, performing welding tasks using various processes, and maintaining a safe working environment. Candidates with AWS certifications and forklift operation experience will be preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Willingness to undergo further training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks efficiently, following safety protocols and regulations.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment to produce high-quality metal components.
• Inspect and verify the quality of welds and materials.

Skills

Welding techniques

Metal fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Precision work

Communication

Education

AWS Certification(s)

Tools

Forklift

Welding tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced welder to join our manufacturing/fabrication shop team. The ideal candidate will 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.

• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on time
• Open to occasional overtime and weekend work
• Be willing to learn and improve by becoming a journeyman welder through HHI Corporation’s welder apprenticeship program
• Comply with company and OSHA safety regulations
• Use and understand all required safety equipment
• Maintain safe work area and identify/correct hazards
• Safely use welding tools (e.g., grinders, torches, plasma cutters)
• Operate cranes and lifting equipment, including proper rigging use
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in non-temperature-controlled environments
• Perform frequent bending, squatting, and climbing
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Pass drug and background screening
• Operate shop equipment for extended periods of time
• Work with arms above head
• Communicate professionally and courteously with others
• 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
• 5+ years of welding experience
• Understand welding symbols
• Operate forklifts (training will be included)
• Routinely perform cleaning procedures and replace consumable parts specific to various machines
• Read and follow welding procedure specifications to meet quality and performance standards
• Effectively produce structural steel CJP, PJP, and fillet welds in all positions using the SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW-G welding processes
• AWS D1.1 structural steel qualification testing in all positions using the SMAW process
• AWS D1.1 structural steel qualification testing in all positions using the GMAW process in various types of transfer modes
• AWS D1.1 structural steel qualification testing in all positions using the FCAW-G process
• AWS D1.8 structural steel seismic supplemental welder qualification for restricted welding
• Set up and operate air carbon arc gouging equipment
• Set up and operate plasma cutting equipment
• Set up and operate mechanical and manual cutting devices
• Ability to use measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions of weld joints in accordance with approved joint designs
• Inspect products to ensure quality and be able to identify and correct unacceptable areas
• Ability to read and use standard and metric measuring devices
• Read and interpret blueprints, including plan, isometric, and sectional views
• Take measurements and lay out workpieces from drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certification(s)
• Forklift operation experience
• Understanding of how to identify different types of metals
• Forklift/Boom Lift/Scissor Lift Certified
• AWS D1.1 structural steel qualification testing in all positions using the FCAW-S process
• AWS D1.2 structural aluminum qualification tests in 6G positions using the GTAW process
• AWS D1.2 structural aluminum qualification tests in all positions using the GMAW process
• AWS D1.3 structural sheet steel qualification tests in 1F positions using the GMAW process
• AWS D1.6 structural stainless steel qualification tests in all positions using the GMAW, FCAW-G, and GTAW processes