Industrial Welder / Pipe Fitter / Mechanic

Location: Utah & Surrounding Areas
Schedule: Full-Time Temp - Perm
Industry: Mining & Heavy Industrial Construction
Pay: $28–$35 per hour DOE
Requirement: Current MSHA Certification Required

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Welder / Pipe Fitter / Mechanic to join a field crew supporting mining, processing plant, and heavy industrial construction projects throughout Utah and surrounding areas.

This position will perform a combination of structural and pipe welding, pipe fitting, mechanical installation, equipment repair, fabrication, and plant maintenance. The ideal candidate has hands-on mine or processing plant experience and is comfortable working around conveyors, pumps, piping systems, material-handling equipment, and heavy machinery in active MSHA-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Perform structural, plate, and pipe welding using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and other applicable processes
Fit, fabricate, install, repair, and modify industrial piping and structural components
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, isometric drawings, and specifications
Measure, cut, bevel, align, tack, and weld pipe, plate, and structural steel
Install and repair pipe, valves, flanges, fittings, supports, hangers, and related components
Perform mechanical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs
Work on conveyors, chutes, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, pulleys, and material-handling systems
Assist with equipment setting, alignment, rigging, assembly, and installation
Remove and replace worn or damaged mechanical components
Perform field fabrication and modifications as project conditions require
Operate welders, torches, grinders, saws, drills, and other hand and power tools safely
Work from lifts, scaffolds, platforms, and elevated work areas
Coordinate with foremen, operators, millwrights, ironworkers, laborers, and other craft personnel
Follow MSHA, OSHA, client, and site-specific safety requirements
Participate in safety meetings, JHAs, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning
Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications

Current MSHA certification required
Industrial welding, pipe fitting, mechanical, millwright, or plant maintenance experience
Experience working in mines, processing plants, cement plants, aggregate facilities, refineries, power plants, or similar heavy industrial environments
Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, piping isometrics, and mechanical drawings
Experience fitting and welding industrial pipe and structural steel
Mechanical knowledge of conveyors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment
Ability to use precision measuring and alignment tools
Understanding of rigging, lifting, equipment setting, and safe material handling
Strong understanding of industrial construction and maintenance safety
Ability to work outdoors and in physically demanding industrial conditions
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to project sites as required
Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively as part of a crew

Preferred Experience

MSHA Part 48
Mining or mineral-processing operations
Conveyor and material-handling systems
Plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages
Pipe welding and pipe fitting
Structural steel fabrication and installation
Millwright or industrial mechanic experience
Pumps, gearboxes, bearings, pulleys, and drive systems
Equipment foundations and equipment setting
Rigging and crane-supported installation
Current welding certifications
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
Confined-space, fall-protection, forklift, or aerial-lift certifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a versatile industrial tradesperson who can weld, fit pipe, perform mechanical repairs, and support installation or maintenance work as needed. This person should understand the safety and productivity expectations of active mining and processing facilities and be comfortable handling different assignments throughout the workday.

Compensation

Pay is $28–$35 per hour, depending on welding ability, pipe-fitting and mechanical experience, mining background, certifications, and overall fit.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Do you currently hold an active MSHA certification?

1. Yes, Part 48
2. Yes, Part 46
3. Expired
4. No

How many years of hands-on experience do you have working in mines, processing plants, cement plants, aggregate facilities, or other heavy industrial environments?
Which of the following have you personally performed? Select all that apply.

1. Structural welding
2. Pipe welding
3. Pipe fitting
4. Mechanical equipment repair
5. Conveyor maintenance
6. Pump, gearbox, bearing, or motor replacement
7. Rigging and equipment setting
8. Reading blueprints, weld symbols, or piping isometrics

Are you able to independently fit, align, tack, and weld pipe or structural steel from drawings and field measurements?
Are you willing and able to work full-time on active mine and industrial sites throughout Utah, including outdoor work, heights, shutdowns, and occasional travel?
This position begins as a 90-day temp-to-permanent assignment. During that period, the company will evaluate your attendance, safety, work quality, productivity, and overall fit before deciding whether to offer permanent employment. Are you comfortable with this arrangement?

Work Location: In person

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