Welder Fabricator

Granite Construction; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an experienced Welder to join our field team in Colorado. You will fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment using welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools on projects such as pipelines and structures.

The role requires 2+ years in pipeline welding, ability to weld CS and SS piping, reading blueprints, and following safety standards. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required; welding certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Valid driver's license; welding certifications a plus, but not required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in pipeline construction and welding procedures.
• Experience with Stick, Wire Feed, TIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations on pipe, vessels, structural skids and other equipment.
• Ability to weld both CS and SS piping.
• Layout, cut, fit and otherwise prepare material for welding.
• Fabricate material from piping schematics and other drawings, working from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Operate oxy-acetylene torch to cut, braze, weld and solder.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Perform quality detailing work, grinding, polishing, etc.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns, performing all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete all appropriate documentation and paperwork.

Skills

Stick welding

TIG welding

CS & SS welding

Blueprint reading

Forklift certification

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Oxy-acetylene torch

Blueprints/drawings

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

The welder is responsible for fabricating and assembling metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Perform welding operations on pipe, vessels, structural skids and other equipment.
• Ability to weld both CS and SS piping.
• Layout, cut, fit and otherwise prepare material for welding.
• Fabricate material from piping schematics and other drawings, working from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Operate oxy-acetylene torch to cut, braze, weld and solder.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Perform quality detailing work, grinding, polishing, etc.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns, performing all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete all appropriate documentation and paperwork.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Certification

Valid driver's license
Welding certifications a plus, but not required

Work Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in pipeline construction and welding procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience with drilling, welding casing is a plus.
• Experienced in Stick, Wire Feed, TIG.
• Experience with conceptualizing and designing for fabrication.
• Forklift certification.
• Be able to routinely lift heavy equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Look at flat drawings, pictures, and blueprints and visualize how they would look as solid objects with height, width, and depth.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to promote the safety culture within our company by working within the safety policies established by Granite and our customers.
• Be willing to perform a variety of tasks as may be necessary to promote completion of work, including assisting on other projects as necessary.

Additional Requirements/Skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

Agency Notice

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.