Structural Welder

Black Label Services Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential pay

Weekend schedule

Job summary

Black Label Services Inc is seeking an experienced welder for a weekend position in Fort Collins, CO. You will read specs, lay out parts, set up welding equipment, and weld to exact specifications under safety and quality standards.

The role requires passing 3G FCAW and 3G GMAW tests, HS diploma or equivalent, and a welding certificate is a plus. Expect physical labor in a fast-paced shop with cranes and forklifts, plus a sign-on bonus and shift differential discussed at offer.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret specifications and blueprints to determine welding requirements.
• Must be able to read production drawings and ensure welds meet exact specifications.
• Ability to pass welding tests and demonstrate proper PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications & blueprints.
• Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be welded, calculating production measurements.
• Set up & operate welding machines to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Troubleshoot welding equipment problems.
• Assemble and clamp workpieces into fixtures for welding.
• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces for conformance.
• Work with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform other shop duties such as cutting, assembly or kitting.
• Ensure safety, quality, production processes are followed; maintain PPE usage.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for a safe, efficient environment.
• Cross-train and assist in other shop functions as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpret specs

Welding setup

Inspection & testing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade welding certificate

One year experience preferred

Tools

Welding machines

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Measuring devices

Job description

Description

This is a weekend position, working 12 hour shifts Friday through Sunday (36 hours). Eligible for sign on bonus and shift differential pay, to be discussed upon job offer.

POSITION SUMMARY

Structural welding involves the fabrication and assembly of customer-specified buildings, ensuring precision, strength, and durability. Welders work with steel and other metals to construct frameworks, support structures, and customized components that meet exact specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret specifications & blueprints.
• Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be welded, calculating production measurements, as necessary.
• Set up & operate welding machines to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Troubleshoot welding equipment problems.
• Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to weld fabricated metal components according to design and specifications.
• Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices.
• Work with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform other shop duties such as cutting, assembly or kitting when needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, production processes are followed; Uses required PPE and safely operates welding machines and tools.
• Ensures that all cleaning and maintenance schedules are completed and maintained to promote a safe and efficient work environment.
• A willingness to cross train and assist in other shop functions as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to pass 3g fcaw test.
• Ability to pass 3g gmaw test.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school certificate in welding a plus
• Minimum of one year preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking/sitting.
• Manual dexterity and mobility.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
• Visual and auditory acuity.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Fast paced fabrication shop environment.
• Physical labor intensive.