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Farwest Steel Corporation Welders - Intermediate to Advanced - Swing Shift in Eugene, Oregon
Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Human Resources position!
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, 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 practices
Company issued laptop
Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability: $21.40 to $28.95 (with certs)
Swing shift positions available.
Must be able to work overtime and weekends, when work requires.
Purpose of Position: To 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.
Major Duties:
- Review blue prints and job specifications with supervisor. Set up welder current, amperage, and gas flows to the prescribed settings for material being welded.
2. Interpret blueprints to understand welding requirements. Set up tacked or fixture parts for welding.
Weld components together meeting AWS D1.1 standards or greater.
Check dimensions and tolerances after welding and cooling. Use industries standard methods to straighten, ream, and deburr as required.
Provide technical direction and support to welder trainees.
Participate in insuring a safe work environment through best practice including promoting of all company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, maintenance of a 5S work station.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred
1 year minimum of wire welding experience
Basic fit-up and layout skills required
Basic blue print reading skills a must
Must have good communication skills
Ability to read and write in English
Welding certifications would be a plus
Must have a team based approach to work
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
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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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
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