Job Description

Overview

Weir Townley is a global leader in mining technology focused on sustainable practices. The Welder position involves performing MIG welding and fabricating metal components for mining and industrial applications, ensuring high quality and precision.

Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG welding and fabricate metal components for mining and industrial applications.
  • Read and interpret drawings and measure materials using precision tools.
  • Operate machining tools to prepare and shape metal parts.
  • Deliver accurate, high-quality fabricated components aligned with specifications.
  • Work closely with a team in a physically demanding environment.
  • Demonstrate commitment to safety and zero harm behaviors.

Requirements

  • Proven MIG welding experience with strong fabrication skills.
  • Ability to read and use precision measuring tools.
  • Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Eloy, AZ
  • Work Arrangement: Onsite
  • 1st Shift: 7am - 4:30pm, M-F; Summer shift 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Eloy, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 33% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Arizona, where the middle half runs $24–$35/hr across 96 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 7% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Eloy, AZ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Eloy, AZ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 285 other active welding openings from 174 employers. Browse welding jobs across Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9), Sundt Construction (8), and Comfort Systems USA Southwest (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mesa at $38/hr, El Mirage at $38/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work.

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