Welder/Fabricator

Sletten Companies; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sletten Companies in Great Falls, MT, is looking for Welder/Fabricators to support current construction projects. The role involves performing welding tasks on site and in the shop, ensuring welds meet required standards, and maintaining accurate work records.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience, strong knowledge of welding techniques, and must pass a drug screening. The position may require occasional lifting of 80 lbs and climbing in various terrains.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Welder/Fabricator.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks on construction sites as well as in the shop.
• Utilize equipment to unload, stack, and organize steel materials.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including daily logs and materials usage.

Skills

Welding techniques

Plan reading

Weld symbol identification

Layout and fitting

Variety of welding processes

Job description

Sletten Construction is looking for Welder/Fabricators to support current construction projects. The Welder is responsible for assisting the shop and construction teams to complete projects requiring welding and other tasks. Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test as well as a weld test.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks on construction sites as well as in the shop
• Utilize equipment to unload, stack, and organize steel materials
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including daily logs and materials usage
• Effectively communicate with team members, vendors, and clients
• Work with Foreman to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise
• Perform equipment repair
• Ensure welds meet required standards and specifications
• Identify and correct any defects or deficiencies
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Must work quickly, productively, and safely without error and consistently meet the production goals as set by the Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager
• Must consistently produce quality workmanship as judged by company standards
• Must comply with all company safety and personnel policies

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Welder/Fabricator
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, including plan reading, weld symbol identification, layout, fitting, and welding
• Experience with a variety of welding processes (e.g., FCAW‑G, FCAW‑S, GMAW, SMAW, PAC, OAC)
• Must be over 18
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry 80 lbs.
• Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, lift overhead, work at heights, walk/work in rough terrain in order to access equipment, tools, materials, and jobsite in order to complete work

Additional Information

• EOE, M/F/D/V welcomed to apply
• This role is signatory the Operators Engineers Union
• Work environment is changing and will be both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Travel is required