Welder

Peterson•Santa Rosa, CA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Welder performs welding and line-boring processes for repair and custom fabrication projects in the weld shop. This is a full-time position. Days and hours worked will mirror the business operations which typically runs 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. Travel will be required to branch locations, company events, professional development and industry conferences. Must have access to reliable transportation and must be able to travel via most efficient mode for work related travel i.e., airplane. With Peterson’s Customer First focus, the individual may encounter pressure in meeting customer needs, balancing competing deadlines and resource constraints. Situations must be handled in a manner that meets customer needs and does not negatively impact customer satisfaction. Customers are both internal and external.

Requirements

Must 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.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general blueprints, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write coherent and logical service reports that can be understood by internal and external customers.
Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra, and geometry.
Advanced basic computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welder certificate is preferred
Lift truck operator certificate.

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.
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.