Structural Welder: Shop & Field, Up to $28/hr + Benefits

Western Precision Manufacturing LLC; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Western Precision Manufacturing is seeking a General Welder to join our Colorado team. You will perform welding, fitting, and fabrication of structural steel in the shop and on field projects, with duties split based on project needs.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting appropriate processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW), and ensuring quality welds while maintaining strict safety standards. Expect varied schedules incl. overtime and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of welding experience in structural steel fabrication or construction.
• Proficiency in SMAW and FCAW; GMAW experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain SMAW 3G & 4G Stick Welding Certification immediately upon hire, and Flux Core Welding Certification as required.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, construction plans, and AWS weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural and miscellaneous steel components using stick, flux core, and MIG processes in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols to determine dimensions, joint types, and weld requirements.
• Measure, lay out, cut, fit, drill, and prepare structural steel components as needed.
• Fit up and tack assemblies, checking for square, level, and dimensional accuracy before final welding.
• Prepare joints and material by grinding, beveling, and cleaning to remove mill scale, rust, and contaminants.
• Cut and shape steel using oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, band saws, and other fabrication equipment.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

SMAW

FCAW

GMAW

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Oxy-fuel torch

Plasma cutter

Band saw

Overhead crane

Job description

Western Precision Manufacturing is seeking a General Welder to join our Colorado team. You will perform welding, fitting, and fabrication of structural steel in the shop and on field projects, with duties split based on project needs.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting appropriate processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW), and ensuring quality welds while maintaining strict safety standards. Expect varied schedules incl. overtime and occasional weekends.