Welding Helper: Learn, Assist & Build Metal Fabrication

Western Precision Products, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off after 1 year

Colorado sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Western Precision Manufacturing in Colorado is seeking a Welder Helper to support certified welders with welding, fabrication, and general jobsite activities.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, is safety-focused, dependable, and willing to learn; certification is not required. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $18–$22, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to develop welding skills under supervision.

Qualifications

• Welding experience is preferred but certification is not required.
• Basic knowledge of welding, metal fabrication, and jobsite practices.
• Familiarity with welding tools, equipment, and basic terminology.
• Ability to read measurements and use a tape measure.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Follow instructions from a certified welder and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified welders with daily welding, fabrication, and jobsite activities.
• Prepare, move, measure, cut, clean, and position materials as directed.
• Assist with grinding, fitting, and preparation of metal for welding.
• Set up, maintain, and tear down welding equipment and work areas.
• Safely operate hand and power tools used in welding and fabrication.
• Handle and stage welding materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Safety minded

Willing to learn

Strong work ethic

Tools

Tape measure

Grinder

Hand tools

Job description

Western Precision Manufacturing in Colorado is seeking a Welder Helper to support certified welders with welding, fabrication, and general jobsite activities.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, is safety-focused, dependable, and willing to learn; certification is not required. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $18–$22, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to develop welding skills under supervision.