Welder

About the role

Farwest Steel Corporation seeks a knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual to join the team in Eugene, Oregon as a Welder. The primary responsibility is to interpret blueprints, weld components, and provide technical direction to trainees.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to understand welding requirements.
• Weld components together meeting AWS D1.1 standard or greater.
• Use industry standard methods to straighten, ream, and deburr as necessary to meet customer specifications.
• Provide technical direction and support to welder trainees as required.
• Set up welder current, amperage, and gas flows to the prescribed settings for materials being welded.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year welding experience.
• Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to read standard English, understand dimensions, and make mathematical calculations.
• Proficient in MIG, FCAW, tack welding, and standard metal working tools.
• Experience with promoting a safe work environment through following company safety policies, as well as OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to foster a team environment.
• Demonstrate motivation and initiative.
• High attention to detail and desire to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet quality requirements set forth by AWS D1.1 or greater.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with safety protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Disability.
• 401K with up to a 3.5% match.
• Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals.
• Career development opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays.

Pay

$20.50 - $31.65, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday
Day shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Swing shift: 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Company Information

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. We have over 600 employees in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees. We are a full line steel service center with product line distribution, flame, plasma, and laser processing, welding, forming, rolling, and reinforcing steel capabilities.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

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