Structural Welder

Black Label Services, Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Black Label Services, Inc. is seeking a weekend Structural Welder to work 12-hour shifts Friday through Sunday (36 hours) in a fast-paced shop in Fort Collins, CO. You will read specifications and blueprints, set up welding equipment, and fabricate metal structures to exact specifications.

Applicants must pass 3G FCaw and 3G GMAW tests, with a high school diploma or equivalent. A trade welding certificate is a plus and one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass 3G FCaw test.
• Ability to pass 3G GMAW test.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications and blueprints.
• Lay out, fit, or connect parts to be welded and calculate measurements.
• Set up and operate welding machines to fabricate metal products.
• Troubleshoot welding equipment problems.
• Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces for welding.
• Inspect finished work to ensure conformance to specs.
• Work with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform other shop duties as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, and processes are followed; use PPE.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules.

Skills

3G FCaw test

3G Gmaw test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school welding certificate (plus)

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

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

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.

Salary Description

$22 - $27 per hour