Job Description

Overview

Chromalox, part of Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS) within Spirax Group, specializes in advanced thermal technologies for industrial heating applications. The TIG Welder IV plays a crucial role in the production line, responsible for welding metal components and ensuring quality through various welding processes.

Responsibilities

  • Welds metal parts together using various welding processes and may perform Oxy-Acetylene brazing.
  • Deposits intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Utilizes different welding-related equipment and tools as a production line welder.
  • Uses jigs, fixtures, and tooling to assemble parts and components.
  • Conducts in-process visual inspections of welded products to evaluate quality.
  • Supports cross-training and demonstrates competency in essential job functions.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
  • Follows company, department, and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • One-year certificate from college or technical school or six months to one year of related training and/or experience with specialized welding skills.
  • Five-plus years’ experience may be required for ASME Welder positions.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, welding technology, and safety requirements.
  • Proven experience with basic math and measuring devices.
  • Experience analyzing documents such as blueprints and work orders.
  • Must pass employer welding performance tests to meet certification standards.
  • An annual Visual Acuity Examination may be required.

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 $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 20 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

We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Ogden, UT right now, from 7 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Utah as a whole we're tracking 50 other active welding openings from 42 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Ogden, or widen the search to Utah.

Chromalox currently has 1 other opening live in Utah, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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 TIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IXthe ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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