Location:(SUL) Farmington, NMJob ID: R0145370Date Posted:2026-09-23Company Name:HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLCProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Job title:Structural WelderLocation: Farmington, NMReports to:Fabrication Assistant ManagerThe Company: Hitachi Global Air Power At Hitachi Air Centers, you'll join a team of passionate professionals who are focused on delivering value, building lasting partnerships, and creating an outstanding customer experience. Every role contributes to our shared goal of helping our customers succeed.Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference every day through service, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.Our team is dedicated to helping customers maximize productivity, improve reliability, and keep their operations running efficiently. Through expert service, technical knowledge, parts support, and customized system solutions, we serve as trusted partners to businesses across a wide range of industries.What sets us apart is our commitment to customer relationships. We don't just support equipment—we support the people and businesses that depend on it. Our teams work closely with customers to understand their unique needs, solve challenges, and deliver responsive, reliable service when it matters most.At Hitachi Air Centers, our mission is summarized in these three basic statements:<ul><li>Provide consultive design and equipment selection support to ensure our customers’ systems are reliable and efficient</li><li>Provide best in class field service and customer service support to those who rely on us every day to keep production up and running</li><li>Provide the above at a competitive price</li></ul>Summary of the position:The Structural Welder is an essential part of the New Product Development Engineering group and the success of Sullair products. This role, located in Farmington, NM is responsible for the welding to erect steel structures, skid’s, guards, and many other welding duties. This type of welding is done by using a variety of designs, such as the groove weld, fillet weld, weld length, complete joint penetration, partial joint penetration, lap joints, weld size, weld spacing, transitions and static and cyclical loading.Duties and responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for cleaning and maintaining tools used in structural welding.</li><li>Perform a variety of welding techniques, including shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and flux-cored arc welding </li><li>Follow proper safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area </li><li>Welders work with very hot materials and are exposed to hazardous fumes, noises, vibrations, atmospheric conditions, oils, or other fluids.</li><li>Read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications to fabricate, assemble, and weld structural metal components and products </li><li>Assist with general shop housekeeping duties and perform occasional metal fabrication tasks as needed </li><li>Ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications by conducting visual inspections of welds and performing necessary repairs or modifications </li><li>Safely operate and maintain welding tools, equipment, and machinery such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding machines </li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Two or more years’ experience welding on oilfield related equipment (or similar type equipment). </li><li>High School Diploma or equivalent (Related Industry experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements)</li></ul>Professional experience:<ul><li>Knowledge is required in the following areas: assembly; parts: welding; welding symbols; ability to read and understand welding drawings; quality control; and safety.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills are required</li><li>Must be able to read, evaluate, and respond to product specifications and drawing, and perform normal math calculations easily.</li><li>Proficient in various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes </li><li>Must have strong general mechanical skills.</li><li>Adherence to D1.1 Welding Code </li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform high-quality welding in a fast-paced setting Ability to safely use tools and equipment to test and repair assigned equipment.</li><li>Capable of working independently or as part of a team </li><li>In-depth knowledge of reading blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols </li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Welders will be required to take and pass a welding test consisting of 1/2” plate, open butt 6010 stringer 7018 filler in a vertical position.</li><li>Must be able to walk and stand throughout an eight-to-twelve-hour day.</li><li>Must be able to occasionally lift 80 lbs. from a table position to chest high using a proper lifting technique. </li><li>Must be able to occasionally climb a ladder to reach areas to be welded and/or worked on. </li><li>Must be able to repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers in the manipulation of parts.</li><li>Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity</li></ul>Direct reports:<ul><li>N/A</li></ul><div></div>The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi’s Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.

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