Welder jobs in Eugene, OR

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Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this available position!

About Farwest:

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.

Farwest offers full benefits with options to suit everyone, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.
• Incentive based on safety performance.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
• Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability.

About this position:

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time.

Schedule: Monday – Friday. Swing Shift.

Wage Range: $19.50-$27.95 per hour, depending on experience. 

Farwest Steel seeks a knowledgeable and detail oriented individual to join the team in Eugene Oregon as a Welder. In this role, you will fit and weld components by using prescribed methods to meet customer specifications as indicated on blueprints.

 Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Interpret blueprints to understand welding requirements.
• Weld components together meeting AWS D1.1 standard or greater.
• Use industry standard methods to straighten, ream, and deburr as necessary to meet customer specifications.
• Provide technical direction and support to welder trainees as required. 
• Set up welder current, amperage, and gas flows to the prescribed settings for materials being welded.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year welding experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with reading and interpreting blue prints.
• Demonstrated ability to read standard English, understand dimensions, and make mathematical calculations.
• Proficient in MIG, FCAW, tack welding, and standard metal working tools.
• Experience with promoting a safe work environment through following company safety policies, as well as OSHA guidelines.

Professional Competencies:

• Ability to foster a team environment.
• Demonstrate motivation and initiative.
• High attention to detail and desire to ensure accuracy.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

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