Welder

Peterson Holding Company; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Tractor Co. is seeking a skilled Shop Welder to perform welding and line-boring for repair and fabrication in the weld shop and on customer sites. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and documentation of activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of welding/fitting experience, with lift truck certification and a preferred Certified Welder certificate. Overtime and travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 5+ years welding/fitting experience preferred.
• Lift truck operator certificate required; Certified Welder certificate preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Safety-focused with knowledge of OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to ensure clear requirements.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment for shop and on-site work as needed.
• Fabricate custom components and perform repair welds.
• Modify equipment as directed and document service reports.
• Prepare work orders, parts lists, and timecards.
• Ensure timely, accurate task completion.
• Follow manufacturer and Peterson installation guidelines.
• Overtime as needed within labor laws.
• Maintain punctual attendance.

Skills

Welding

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years welding/fitting experience

Lift truck operator certificate

Certified Welder certificate (preferred)

Job description

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire‑fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose. Our family‑oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values. You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family‑owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description SUMMARY

The Shop Welder performs welding and line-boring processes for repair and custom fabrication projects in the weld shop.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
• Perform the following welding and fabrication operations in the weld shop and on customer sites as needed with occasional supervision: Operate welding and cutting equipment.
• Fabricate custom components.
• Perform repair welds on components.
• Modify new and used equipment as directed.
• Write service reports that accurately document activities.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work.
• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.

JOB SCOPE

This position serves in the capacity of the Shop Welder. General discretion and judgment are exercised routinely in the execution of job duties. If errors in judgment or professional execution of responsibilities are made, the consequences to the Department can be significant.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Internal contacts consist of levels of positions in the company from business unit leaders to entry level positions. This position regularly deals with employees and customers in exchange of information in person, writing, via telephone or by electronic transfer. Sensitivity is required in dealing with such information and decisions concerning the release or sharing of that information. External contacts consist of customers, visitors and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must maintain a tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks.

EDUCATION & OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in welding/fitting, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Lift truck operator certificate. Certified Welder certificate is preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Safety – Actively demonstrates vigilance in protecting self, customers, co‑workers, contractors, suppliers and community from risky actions or unsafe conditions. Promotes and follows Peterson’s safety policies and guidelines. Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.
• Peterson’s Communication Principles – Able to demonstrate the following communication skills and principles when working with customers, co‑workers, and other stakeholders: Showing up and choosing to be present- to honor others and give my best self. Paying attention to what has heart and meaning- to understand and acknowledge the true intent. Tells the truth without blame or judgement- to motivate and build confidence. Open to outcome, not attached to outcome- to learn from what happened and never stop improving.
• Peterson Values – Behavior and work product aligns with Peterson’s Core values – Customer First, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Fun! Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Focuses on performance, manages execution. Curious – Continuously pursues opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally. Solicits feedback to improve self, service, performance and the organization. Applies feedback to improve performance. Leadership – Refrains from activities that would negatively impact organizational health and reputation, compromise trust or working relationships, or create unnecessary bureaucracy. Ethics – Works ethically and with integrity; avoids any action that could be interpreted to be for personal gain, in violation of Peterson’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, or as an abuse of positional power. Maintains confidentiality; Protects Customer, Manufacturer and Company proprietary information; promptly reports conduct that could is or could be considered unethical; Honest and forthcoming with information. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Meets commitments. Technical Skills – Has the skills needed to successfully perform job responsibilities and be viewed as competent. Shares expertise with others; Understands implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with organization’s goals. Communication – Speaks clearly, respectfully and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Gives and welcomes feedback; Has personal awareness of body language and tone being used to maximize quality of communications. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Provides recognition for results; Offers to help others before being asked; Supports co‑workers and provides them with grace. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Manages difficult or emotional customer and/or employee situations; Responds promptly to customer and employee needs; Facilitates a work environment where individuals are treated with respect and are not subject to hostile or other harassing behaviors. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Flexible; Open to new ideas. Initiative – Undertakes self‑development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Looks for ways to improve performance and the organization as a whole; Pursues training and development opportunities. Dependability – Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general blueprints, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write coherent and logical service reports that can be understood by internal and external customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra, and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced basic computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions, physical demands, and environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a full‑time position. Days and hours worked will mirror the business operations which typically runs Monday – Friday. May work more than eight consecutive hours at a time or more than 40 hours in a seven‑day work period depending on work demands. Occasional evening and weekend work will be necessary. Travel will be required to branch locations, company events, professional development and industry conferences. Must have access to reliable transportation and must be able to travel via most efficient mode for work related travel i.e., airplane. With Peterson’s Customer First focus, the individual may encounter pressure in meeting customer needs, balancing competing deadlines and resource constraints. Situations must be handled in a manner that meets customer needs and does not negatively impact customer satisfaction. Customers are both internal and external.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Peterson Tractor Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required. At Peterson, our vision is to be our customers’ first choice. We provide a family‑oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement. We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and room to grow within the company.