Welder

About the role

The Shop Welder position at Peterson is dedicated to performing welding and line-boring processes for repair and custom fabrication projects in the weld shop. This role also involves occasional supervision and may require travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Maintain a tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Lift truck operator certificate. Certified Welder certificate is preferred.

Skills

• 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.
• Peterson’s Communication Principles – Able to demonstrate the following communication skills and principles when working with customers, co-workers, and other stakeholders.
• Peterson Values – Behavior and work product aligns with Peterson’s Core values – Customer First, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Fun!
• 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.

Benefits

At Peterson, you have access to competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Pay

Competitive wages are offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with days and hours worked mirroring the business operations which typically run 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.