Welder

Paycom; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Profit-sharing bonus potential

Job summary

Merritt Aluminum Products in Fort Lupton, CO is seeking an experienced Welder to safely and efficiently weld aluminum components per specifications. This full-time role requires read and interpret drawings, set up fixtures, and maintain quality throughout production.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of aluminum welding experience, strong math/problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and attendance. Company benefits and a robust total compensation package are provided.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience welding aluminum.
• Ability to interpret work orders and plant drawings.
• Proven ability to meet production schedules.
• Basic math and problem solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Welds company products according to specifications and maintains quality.
• Interprets work orders, sets up fixtures, and utilizes equipment correctly.
• Performs first piece and random inspections to ensure standards.
• Identifies defects or equipment issues to minimize scrap and rework.
• Completes tasks per work orders and daily production schedule.
• Maintains clean and organized work area, safety compliance.

Skills

Aluminum welding

Drawings interpretation

Fixture setup

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Fort Lupton, CO 80621, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Have you ever worked for a two-time 'Best Company to Work for in Colorado' winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel?

Why Merritt Aluminum Products?

In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes:

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available
• Voluntary long term & short-term disability
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential
• 401(k) with company match

The hiring range for this position is $24.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience.

The Welder position is responsible for safely and efficiently welding Company products according to specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• RESULTS
  • Quality of Work
    • Accurately interprets work orders to select the correct materials, fixtures and properly set-up their work area to complete the job
    • Performs first piece and random inspections of completed work according to Company quality standards
    • Proactively identifies defects or equipment issues to minimize scrap materials and rework of parts
• Work Schedules
  • Completes all assigned tasks according to work order estimates and their daily production schedule
  • Identifies the most efficient way to safely complete their scheduled assignments
  • Displays reliable attendance and schedules time-off with advance notice
• Regulations & Safety
  • Always correctly uses the proper personal protective equipment
  • Maintains safe work habits and performs required safety inspections according to Company safety procedures
  • Aware of their surroundings and avoids potential hazards or dangerous situations
• Welding Knowledge
  • Skilled at all aspects of operating welding equipment, including reading drawings, fixturing, advanced set-up and efficiently transitioning between orders
  • Takes good care of the equipment/ resources under their responsibility and performs preventative maintenance according to schedule
  • Cross trained to skillfully operate a variety of production equipment, cranes and forklifts
• Organization
  • Maintains a clean/organized work area and promptly removes scrap materials
  • Organizes all tools, fixtures and equipment so they are easily accessible
  • Correctly attaches identifying work orders with the associated completed parts

Total

CORE VALUES

• INTEGRITY
  • Exhibits honesty and integrity
  • Maintains appropriate personal behavior
  • Able to admit mistakes and learn from them
• TRUST
  • Honors commitments
  • Maintains regular attendance
  • Requires minimal supervision
• EXCELLENCE
  • Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement
  • Demostrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values
  • Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance
• RESPECT
  • Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization
  • Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others
  • Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers
• TEAM WORK
  • Works cooperatively in group/team environments
  • Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers
  • Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement

Total

Qualifications: Requirements

• 2-3 years relevant experience welding aluminum
• Proven ability to interpret and understand work orders/ plant drawings and properly set-up welding fixtures
• Proven ability to consistently meet production schedules
• Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job
• Basic knowledge of production safety and procedures
• Basic math and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic and consistent attendance
• Proven ability to recommend process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to maintain organization and safety

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, to assist with executing the company's business model, promoting the company's culture, mission and values