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Farwest Steel Corporation

Welder

Farwest Steel Corporation, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403

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Stable full‑time work is expected through 2025 and 2026 and beyond.

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.

Full benefits with options to suit everyone.

Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents.

Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.

Compensation will be 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 after the 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, Onsite Schedule: Monday – Friday, multiple shift openings, with limited after hours and weekends as required Starting Wage: $20.50 – $30.70, plus shift differential.

Farwest Steel seeks a knowledgeable and detail‑oriented individual to join the team in Eugene, OR as a Welder. In this role, you will fit and weld components by prescribed methods as required by customer’s blueprints and specifications. Must be able to meet quality requirements set forth by AWS D1.1 or greater. Provide instruction and guidance for the development of welder trainees and less skilled welders.

Key Responsibilities

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 blueprints.

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.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Mining

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