Job Description

Overview

The Titanium Welder position involves various types of weld preparation, welding, and weld finishing operations to manufacture products according to customer specifications. The role requires interpreting mechanical drawings and performing maintenance on welding equipment in a production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets mechanical drawings, including welding requirement symbols.
  • Processes inspection, certification, and documentation.
  • Performs basic maintenance on welding equipment.
  • Identifies defects and discontinuities in metal.
  • Chooses the best method to fix metal defects.
  • Performs grinding and finishing when needed.

Requirements

  • Able to work in a production environment.
  • Able to read and comprehend English.
  • Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and 100s.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently.
  • Able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
  • Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
  • Able to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
  • Near vision requirement is Jaeger J1 in one eye, at no less than 12 inches; or equivalent AND Jaeger J2 in one eye, at no less than 16 inches.
  • Far vision test in at least one eye-Sneller chart 20/30 minimum.
  • Certified or certifiable in assigned welding techniques.
  • Knowledge of tig welding techniques and requirements for various steel and aluminum alloys.
  • Working knowledge of fixturing and weld set up parameters.
  • Able to use conventional and precision measuring instruments.
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints and specifications regarding parts.
  • Complies with company and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Able to meet individual productivity requirements.
  • Able to meet internal quality requirements.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Works under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies.
  • Environmental conditions encountered continuously include fumes or airborne particles.
  • Environmental conditions encountered occasionally includes working near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
  • Typical noise environment for the work environment of this job is Moderate Noise.
  • Continuous required physical demands include using hands to handle or feel.
  • Frequent required physical demands include sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Occasional required physical demands include reaching above shoulder level, balancing, stooping or squatting.

How this job compares in Ogden, UT

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Utah currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$35/hr across 23 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Ogden, UT

Ogden, UT currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Utah as a whole we're tracking 47 other active welding openings from 42 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Ogden, or widen the search to Utah.

The most active employers in Utah at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are LACO Technologies (3), EZARC (2), and Barnes Aerospace (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all exotic alloy welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Similar openings near Ogden, UT

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