Welding Technician

Western States Equipment•Pocatello, ID

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing welding processes to repair and fabricate equipment, requiring intermediate proficiency in various welding techniques and fabrication. The technician will determine appropriate welding processes, set up equipment, and understand the properties of different metals. Responsibilities also include fabrication tasks, handling inquiries, adhering to customer care and safety standards, and potentially supporting corporate initiatives. The position requires a minimum of one year of welding and industry-specific machine work experience.

Requirements

Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One year minimum welding and industry-specific machine work experience required.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
Intermediate proficiency in all welding processes and fabrication.
Ability to attain certification in all welding processes required; AWS certification preferred.
Understanding of the metric system.
Working knowledge of Microsoft office.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Consistent attendance and timeliness.
Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.
Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment
Exposure to high noise level
Exposure to fumes

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree from an accredited vocational school preferred.
Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and Stick processes preferred.
Proficiency or certification as a welder/fabricator of heavy equipment preferred.
Experience and knowledge of CAT equipment preferred.
Line boring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understands and performs with assistance all welding processes to repair and fabricate equipment, including but not limited to Stick, MIG, TIG, Dual Shield/Flux Core Wire, Sub arc, tin ware repair welding with Technician III or IV assistance.
Determines appropriate welding process based on repair type.
Sets up equipment properly according to the function and application.
Understands properties of various types of steel and other welding metals (including but not limited to hardness; brittleness; elongation; tensile, etc.) and can determine the best type for the repair.
Performs fabrication, including but not limited to line-boring; straightening, etc.
Handles all public and internal inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner.
Adheres to all customer care standards.
Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.