Welder / Fabricator I

Springs Fabrication; Pueblo West (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Springs Fabrication, Inc. in Pueblo West, CO, is seeking a Welder/Fabricator I or II to join our manufacturing team.

The role welds and fabricates a variety of structural components, reads blueprints, and ensures quality welds to company standards. You will operate FCAW, GMAW, plasma equipment, torches, grinders, and related tools while maintaining a safe work area.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols.
• Perform fit-up and fabrication to tolerances.
• Ability to pass written Shop Math Test and Weld Symbols Test.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate structural components per drawings and specs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, and weld symbols.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely (FCAW, GMAW, plasma, torches).
• Inspect work for quality and conformance to specs.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team to meet schedules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Welding/fabrication

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding training / apprenticeship preferred

Tools

FCAW

GMAW

Cutting torches

Plasma equipment

Grinders

Job description

SummarySprings Fabrication is seeking a Welder/Fabricator I or II to join our Pueblo West team. This position is responsible for welding and fabricating a variety of engineered metal products, including structural steel and other components. Successful candidates will be able to read blueprints and weld symbols, perform quality welds to company standards, and safely operate fabrication and welding equipment.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesWeld and fabricate structural components in accordance with drawings, specifications, work orders, and welding procedures.Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, dimensions, and weld symbols.Perform fit-up and fabrication of assemblies while maintaining tolerances and accounting for shrinkage and distortion.Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely, including FCAW, GMAW, cutting torches, plasma equipment, grinders, and related shop tools.Inspect work for quality and conformance to specifications.Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all company safety and quality requirements.Work effectively with supervisors, project leaders, and team members to meet production schedules.Continuously develop welding and fabrication skills.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Formal welding training, technical school certificate, or apprenticeship preferred.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and weld symbols.Basic shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, measurements, and conversions.Ability to pass a written Shop Math Test and Weld Symbols Test.Ability to pass a 2G and 3G FCAW plate welding test.Ability to safely use common welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.Welder/Fabricator I QualificationsEntry-level to 2 years of welding and fabrication experience.Ability to weld and fabricate basic structural components.Ability to read basic blueprints and weld symbols.Demonstrates sound workmanship and a willingness to learn advanced fabrication techniques.Welder/Fabricator II Qualifications2 to 5 years of welding and fabrication experience.Ability to weld and fabricate complex structural assemblies with minimal supervision.Demonstrated ability to perform out-of-position welding.Experience fitting structural, piping, or vessel components.Ability to anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, and tolerance buildup.Strong blueprint-reading and layout skills.