Maintenance Technician - Farwest Steel Corporation

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

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 profitability.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
• Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability.

About this position:

Job Type: Full-time, On-site.

Schedule: Monday-Friday/Can vary on occasion, Day Shift.

Wage Range: $21.35-$28.20 per hour, depending on experience. 

Western Coating, Inc seeks an individual to join their Ogden team as Maintenance Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of equipment.

 Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Perform preventative maintenance on facility and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery.
• Perform work on mechanical drive components including bearings, bushings, seals, gears and belt/chain drives.
• Perform layout, welding and fabrication work.
• Perform fluid mechanic repairs (hydraulic and pneumatic).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Update Computerized Maintenance Management System daily.
• Perform assorted production tasks as directed.
• Maintain maintenance logs and equipment files as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic hand tool knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read blueprints, and schematics to determine repair procedures.
• Knowledge of machinery, mechanics, plumbing, welding, and fluid mechanics (pneumatic and hydraulic).  
• Understanding of industrial electrical principals and controls
• Ability to weld (MMAW), use acetylene torch, and plasma cutter.
• At least one (1) year experience in related field.

Professional Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong trouble shooting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to actively participate in a team environment.

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.

About Western Coating:

Western Coating, Inc. is the industry leader in epoxy-coated rebar and alternative corrosion resistant solutions for reinforced concrete needs. As pioneers in the manufacturing of epoxy-coated rebar, through Western Coating, Farwest can also provide corrosion-resistant construction solutions in stainless-steel, fiberglass reinforcing (FRP), galvanized reinforcing as well as a wide range of alternative mill grades.

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that 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. Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

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

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