Welder / Fabricator II / III

Springs Fabrication Master; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Springs Fabrication in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a skilled welder to weld and fabricate a range of engineered metal products, including structural, piping, and vessel work, ensuring precision and quality.

The role requires ability to produce X-ray quality welds, read blueprints and weld symbols, pass shop math and weld symbols tests, and hold 2G/3G FCAW & GMAW certifications (6G FCAW/GMAW; GTAW preferred). Must be US citizen; HS diploma and welding training preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma; formal welding training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience producing X-ray quality welds and reading weld symbols.
• Ability to fit complex weldments with attention to tolerances and heat effects.
• Proficiency with carbon steel, stainless steel and nickel alloys.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication on structural, piping, and vessel components.
• Produce X-ray quality welds and fit complex weldments with tolerance awareness.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and shop drawings.
• Operate welding equipment safely and adhere to company standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet project specifications and deadlines.

Skills

Blueprints & weld symbols

X-ray quality welds

Tolerance & fit-up

Multiple metals knowledge

Shop math & welding symbols tests

2G & 3G FCAW & GMAW

6G FCAW & GMAW

6G GTAW (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; welding training or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

FCAW & GMAW processes

GTAW process (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $35.00 Hourly

SUMMARY

Responsible for welding and fabricating a diverse range of engineered metal products. This role involves working on structural components, piping, and vessel work, ensuring high-quality standards and precision in all tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks on various engineered metal products, including structural, piping, and vessel work.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce X-Ray quality welds and fit complex weldments with attention to tolerance, shrinkage, and heat-induced warpage.
• Work with a variety of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Interpret and work from complex drawings, including understanding and applying weld symbols accurately.
• Maintain and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently, adhering to company safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project specifications and deadlines are met.
• Continuously improve skills and knowledge in welding and fabrication techniques and processes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed, in addition to all those listed for a Welder’s Helper. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a formal welding training program or apprenticeship is preferred.

Required Experience

• Experience demonstrating X-Ray quality welds.
• Capable of fitting up complex weldments with consideration for tolerance, shrinkage, and heat-induced warpage.
• Experience with various metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols and shop drawings.
• Capable of passing written Shop Math and Weld symbols test.
• Capable of 2G & 3G certification in FCAW & GMAW processes.
• Capable of 6G certification in FCAW & GMAW processes.

Preferred Experience

• Capable of 6G certification in GTAW process.
• Experience with pressure vessel welding and fabrication.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Springs Fabrication is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations and Engineering drawings.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills to include adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division. Ability to calculate area, circumference and general algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear; the employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; the employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.