Welding Team Leader

DCPS; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Short Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

A commercial property services contractor in Commerce City seeks an experienced Welding Team Leader to manage daily welding operations. This role involves leading a skilled team, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and contributing to high-quality project outcomes. Candidates must have a welding certification, significant experience, and strong leadership abilities. Competitive compensation between $35 and $42 per hour with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of welding experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and welding processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders to meet production goals.
• Inspect welds for compliance with industry codes.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular inspections.

Skills

Welding processes

Leadership

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

Welding technical certification

High school diploma or GED

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Founded in 2011, DCPS is a commercial property services contractor providing services to over 1,100 clients. DCPS leverages unparalleled customer service to be the leading, one-stop provider of commercial property services in Colorado. With multiple offices, more than 300 employees, and 7 divisions – Asphalt and Concrete, Waterproofing and Specialty Coatings, Roofing, Snow Removal and Parking Lot Sweeping, Landscaping, and Construction, DCPS provides specialized, integrated service-solutions to commercial property owners and managers.

Location: Denver

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: MetalFabrication

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Welding Team Leader to oversee daily welding operations in both fabrication shop and field construction environments. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. The ideal candidate will lead a team of skilled welders, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders to achieve production goals and uphold quality standards.
• Assign daily tasks, track progress, and ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Inspect welds and final products for compliance with specifications and industry codes (e.g., AWS, ASME).
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support in MIG, Stick, and/or Flux-Core welding.
• Enforce workplace safety protocols; conduct regular safety inspections and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Train and mentor team members on proper welding techniques, safety procedures, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with Foremen and Project Managers to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflow.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; welding technical certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years of welding experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, materials, and applicable safety regulations.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• Familiar with Colorado state safety and environmental regulations for industrial/construction sites.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS (American Welding Society) Certification(s).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions including extreme heat, cold, dust, and noise.
• Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as welding helmets, gloves, and respiratory protection.
• Must have full range of motion and physical stamina to perform manual tasks related to welding and fabrication.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces when required.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly Rate: $35 - $42

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Paid time off

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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