Welder / Fabricator / Pipe Fitter

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Johnstown (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist­

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Northern Colorado is seeking a shop/fabrication specialist to fabricate stainless-steel equipment and piping to finished USDA Dairy standards. You will interpret shop prints and create parts using water jet cutting, finishing equipment, and TIG welding.

The role combines shop and field work with teammates to meet schedules. Must be able to lift, drive a forklift, and be open to in-house training; travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Tig welding is required.
• Detail oriented with ability to read shop prints.
• Open to in-house training and learning on the job.
• Ability to drive a forklift is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate stainless-steel components from raw materials to finished product.
• Interpret shop prints and transfer designs to finished parts.
• Maintain high quality standards, including USDA Dairy-grade finish.
• Collaborate with team to meet project schedules.
• Perform calculations for angles and offsets.

Skills

Tig welding

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Job Summary:

Working out of our Northern Colorado facility, you will be responsible for shop and field fabrication of stainless-steel equipment & piping including but not limited to:

• Accurately fabricate stainless steel components from raw materials to a finished product by use of Water Jet Cutter, various finish / polishing machines and Tig welding.
• Be able to interpret shop prints and transfer to a finished product.
• Work to a high quality / finish standard as most components will be fabricated to a USDA Dairy standard.
• Work in conjunction with other team members to successfully accomplish fabrication tasks to meet agreed schedules.
• Have good math skills to calculate angles and off sets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (Preferred)
• Ability to Tig weld proficiently
• Open to in-house training
• Ability to drive a forklift

Qualifications

• Detail oriented
• Will depend on position, Shop associates will be 90% in the shop while field associates will be 90% field.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Travel:Up to 10% some travel will be required to support tight deadline project and continuity of a project that moves from a shop to the end users facility

The expected base Pay range for this role is $21.00 - $40 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Ability to drive a forklift

Open to in-house training

Ability to Tig weld proficiently

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