Parts Structural Welder - Nights

Location

Farmington, NM

Wage

$17/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

Stick Welding
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Posted on November 2, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Parts Structural Welder is responsible for building skids, fireboxes, and houses for units, ensuring work is done safely and meets quality standards. This position requires a commitment to excellence and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Build skids, fireboxes, and houses for units.
  • Construct heat exchangers and flame arrestors.
  • Perform non-code welding.
  • Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
  • Keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Follow all company rules and policies.
  • Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Work independently and be reliable.
  • Abide by all safety policies.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift 70 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • Ability to lift 45 lbs. from waist to shoulder.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead.
  • Ability to carry, push, and/or pull 70 lbs.
  • Ability to bend 20+ times or more per day.
  • Ability to hold or carry 10 lbs. 67% - 100% of the time.
  • Ability to maneuver up and down ladders with ease.
  • Ability to stand continuously for long periods.
  • Knowledge of Dual Shield, GMAW, and SMAW welding techniques.
  • Knowledge in E6010/E7024 rods.
  • Must be able to read and write in English.
  • Willingness and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must be able to read and use a tape measure.
  • Must be able to read blueprints/drawings.
  • Ability to identify and measure material.
  • Ability to produce quality products consistently.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to get to and from work daily.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Standard working hours are from 6:30am to 4:00pm or 4:30pm to 2:00am, subject to change due to production needs.
  • Workdays are Monday to Friday, subject to change due to production needs.
  • Work environment is inside/outside in extreme weather and temperatures.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Farmington, NM

The local market in Farmington, NM

Farmington, NM currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across New Mexico as a whole we're tracking 18 other active welding openings from 16 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Farmington, or widen the search to New Mexico.

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

The most active employers in New Mexico at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Hitachi Global (2) and Loenbro (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 Stick. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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