Welder-Day Shift

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. We offer consolidated supplier solutions and a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse, and team‑based atmosphere that supports our vision of being the leading provider in the Western United States.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, and Disability
• 401(k) 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 leave, and holidays

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule:

Day Shift, typically 4:30 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Wage: $20.60 to $32.25, DOE

Weld test required; bring your welding hood to the interview

To weld components by prescribed methods required by customer blueprints and specifications, meeting or exceeding AWS D1.1 standards while providing instruction to welder trainees.

• Review blueprints and job specifications with supervisor
• Set up welder current, amperage, and gas flows for material being welded
• Set up parts that are tacked or fixtured for welding
• Weld components to meet AWS D1.1 standards or higher
• Check dimensions and tolerances after welding and cooling; use industry‑standard methods to straighten, ream, and deburr as required
• Provide technical direction and support to welder trainees
• Promote a safe work environment by following best practices, company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and maintaining a 5S workstation

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Reliable, on time, and ready to work daily
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding, engineering, and material specifications
• Proficiency in MIG, FCAW, and tack welding, and standard metal working tools
• Solid math, dimensional, and reading skills; ability to use a tape measure
• Minimum 2 years experience preferred

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations regarding drug testing, including THC. The drug screen and background check must be completed after the offer of employment. Farwest participates in E‑Verify and confirms each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the United States.