Welding Technician & Trainer (SMAW/MCAW/SAW) – AWS Ready

Nucor Corporation; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Towers & Structures Inc in Brigham City, UT is seeking an experienced trainer to join our welding team and to mentor fitters and welders on the shop floor. The role emphasizes classroom and hands-on instruction, welding process oversight, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a 2-year welding degree and has hands-on experience with SMAW, MCAW and SAW, plus AWS CWI/CWE certifications or the ability to obtain them. Strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree from an accredited technical college or equivalent experience in welding.
• Experience with SMAW, MCAW and SAW welding processes.
• AWS CWI and CWE certifications or ability to obtain those certifications upon employment.
• Must be able to pass 2G Weld Testing.
• Competent and knowledgeable on how to set up welding and cutting equipment including auto welder.
• Working knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication practices.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and shop floor training to new and current fitter(s) and welder(s).
• Administer weld qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1
• Support production on welding related issues.
• Maintain and update weld certification tracker and ensure all fitters and welders are up to date.
• Perform welding equipment and flux oven calibration using amperage/voltage, wire feed speed and gas flow meter as required.
• Review welding requirements to keep NTS compliant to customer’s specifications.
• Implement and perform monthly plant audit program for all welding processes.
• Responsible to maintain continuity log/reports.
• Help reduce costs through continuous improvement activities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Assist maintenance in troubleshoot welding equipment issues.

Skills

SMAW

MCAW

SAW

CWI/CWE certification

2G Weld Testing

Blueprint interpretation

Welding equipment setup

Education

Associate degree in welding

Job description

Nucor Towers & Structures Inc in Brigham City, UT is seeking an experienced trainer to join our welding team and to mentor fitters and welders on the shop floor. The role emphasizes classroom and hands-on instruction, welding process oversight, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a 2-year welding degree and has hands-on experience with SMAW, MCAW and SAW, plus AWS CWI/CWE certifications or the ability to obtain them. Strong organization and communication skills are essential.