Welding Jobs in Utah

A Welder in the construction industry plays a vital role in the building and repairing of structures, equipment, and various types of machinery. They use intense heat to fuse metal pieces together, following detailed schematic drawings to assemble structural metal products, such as frameworks or shells for machinery or metal parts for buildings or bridges. A knowledgeable welder not only performs welding tasks but also handles materials planning, preparation, and setup for welding. They also ensure the use of correct welding procedures to meet specifications, inspect structures or materials to be welded, and maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Key skills for a Welder include manual dexterity, technical skills, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. Welders should be adept at using hand and power tools and have a keen understanding of metallurgy and welding techniques. Most employers require welders to have a high school diploma or equivalent and to complete vocational training or an apprenticeship in welding. Some jobs may also require Welding Certification from a recognized institution such as the American Welding Society (AWS). Prior to becoming a Welder, a person might work as a Welder's Helper, Welding Intern, or a Fabricator.

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Fitter/Welder

  • Schuff Steel
  • Lindon, UT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lindon, UT
  • 23 hours ago

Welds a large variety of materials....

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Welder

  • Schuff Steel
  • Lindon, UT
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lindon, UT
  • 23 hours ago

Must pass required weld test....

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Metal Fabricator - Afternoon Shift

  • Intermountain Electronics
  • Price, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Price, UT
  • 3 days ago

Welding/Fabrication Positions, aligns, fits, and welds together material pieces to AWS specifications....

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Fitter/Welder II

  • Major Tool
  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 3 days ago

Fitter/Welder II Farr West, UT Job Summary: Will read blueprints, fit and/or oversee fitting, expedite parts, weld and/or oversee welding....

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Welder 2

  • Zachry
  • Woods Cross, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Woods Cross, UT
  • 4 days ago

Qualification Highlights Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions. Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Pipe....

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Pipe Welder

  • Combustion & Control Service
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago

Pipe welders responsibilities include inspecting materials, maintaining tools, performing pre -welding preparations, welding components according to specifications and diligently following safety regulations...

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Seasonal Scenic Fabricator

  • Tuacahn Center For The Arts
  • Ivins, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Ivins, UT
  • 5 days ago

Join Our Team as a Welder/Fabricator at Tuacahn Center for the Arts Are you a skilled welder and fabricator who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment?...

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Welder/Fabricator

  • Pro Arc Designs
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago

we are looking for a welder/fabricator to add to our small team. the right candidate can read a tape measure and shop prints, has experience in ornamental and structural fabrication. looking for someone...

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Fabricator - Exhibits

  • Thanksgiving Point
  • Lehi, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 6 days ago

Title Fabricator - Exhibits About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring confidence, and helping children and families discover something new...

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Shop Mechanic / Fabricator

  • Andersen Asphalt
  • West Haven, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • West Haven, UT
  • 7 days ago

trade (preferred) Creative problem solver who enjoys building and improving equipment Good communication and teamwork skills Dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage time efficiently Strong welding...

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Journeyman Welder

  • Lagoon Park
  • Farmington, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Farmington, UT
  • 10 days ago

Ability to perform structural steel fabrication, fitting, layout, measuring, cutting, and installation work....

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Titanium Welder - Day Shift - Ogden, UT

  • Precision Castparts Corporation
  • Ogden, UT
  • 10 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 10 days ago

Certified or certifiable in assigned welding techniques. Knowledge of tig welding techniques and requirements for various steel and aluminum alloys....

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Fitter Welder - Nucor Towers & Structures

  • Nucor
  • Brigham City, UT
  • 11 days ago
  • Brigham City, UT
  • 11 days ago

Safely produce a quality product Maintaining housekeeping Obtain and maintain all welding certifications. Assure the structural components are welded correctly with visual inspection....

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Fabricator

  • Alphia
  • Ogden, UT
  • 14 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 14 days ago

Very proficient at wire feed and stick welding on both mild and stainless steel Proficient at layout and assemble Must have a sense of urgency and good work ethic Must be able to convert drawing, sketches...

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Welder / Fabricator

  • CYPRESS METALS & LASER CUTTING
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 15 days ago

We are looking for a dependable, motivated Welder/Fabricator to join our growing team....

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Salary for Welding Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Weldings in Utah offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
30.8%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Bachelor's Degree
9.0%
Some College
2.8%
Master's Degree
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.2%


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