Welder

The Timken Company; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled welder for their fabrication shop. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various welding techniques, metal fabrication, and blueprint interpretation. This position offers a chance to grow into a journeyman welder through an apprenticeship program, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• AWS D1.1 structural steel qualification testing in various positions.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on time.
• Operate welding tools including grinders and plasma cutters.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

AWS Certification(s)

Forklift/Boom Lift/Scissor Lift Certified

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