Welder

Eugene, OR

Full Time

Mid Level

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About Farwest:

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located 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.

Benefits:

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents
Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

About this position:
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as required
Starting Wage: $20.55 - $29.95

Farwest Steel seeks a knowledgeable and detail oriented individual to join the team in Eugene Oregon as a Welder. In this role, you will fit and weld components by prescribed methods as required by customer’s blueprints and specifications. Must be able to meet quality requirements set forth by AWS D1.1 or greater. Provide instruction and guidance for the development of welder trainees and less skilled welders.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one (1) year welding experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Professional Competencies:

Ability to foster a team environment.
Demonstrate motivation and initiative.
High attention to detail and desire to ensure accuracy.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

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