Master Welder & Boilermaker

ASARCO • Kearny, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Master Welder & Boilermaker who thrives on heavy iron, custom fabrication, and real-world problem-solving. In this role, you will be the backbone of our mobile and structural maintenance operations. You’ll tackle high-stakes welding and structural repair on massive surface mining gear—from giant electric shovels and blast hole drills to haul truck fleets and critical shop construction projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical school training, 1–2 years of related heavy industrial welding experience, or completion of a state-approved apprenticeship preferred.
• Boilermaker/Welder Certification (Vertical and Overhead Welding) highly preferred.
• Expert proficiency in MIG, TIG, Air Arc, and Wire Feed processes on heavy plate, structural steel, and specialized alloys.
• Ability to read, interpret, and build directly from complex engineering schematics and structural blueprints.
• A keen diagnostic eye for identifying metal fatigue, stress failures, and structural wear.
• Strong physical stamina to excel in a dynamic, heavy industrial environment, paired with solid time-management skills to balance multiple high-priority tasks.
• Commitment to completing MSHA safety requirements, environmental awareness training, and interacting safely with automated haulage tech.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structural failures, evaluate metal properties, and determine the exact welding procedures required for long-lasting, high-stress repairs.
• Execute high-integrity welds in all positions (Vertical, Overhead, MIG, TIG, Air Arc, and Wire Feed) directly from blueprints, schematics, or custom field layouts.
• Design, layout, fit, and fabricate structural steel and high-wear components with minimal supervision.
• Safely operate high-capacity shop and field equipment, including overhead cranes, boom trucks, forklifts, and precision measuring tools.
• Champion a strict safety culture, completing MSHA/OSHA protocols and operating safely around cutting-edge Autonomous Haulage Equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED