Welder / Fabricator I
About The Position
Springs Fabrication is seeking a Welder/Fabricator I or II to join its Pueblo West team. The position welds and fabricates a variety of engineered metal products, including structural steel and other components. Successful candidates can read blueprints and weld symbols, produce quality welds to company standards, and safely operate fabrication and welding equipment. Welder/Fabricator I candidates have entry-level to 2 years of welding and fabrication experience and can weld and fabricate basic structural components. They can read basic blueprints and weld symbols, demonstrate sound workmanship, and are willing to learn advanced fabrication techniques. Welder/Fabricator II candidates have 2 to 5 years of experience and can weld and fabricate complex structural assemblies with minimal supervision. They demonstrate out-of-position welding skills, experience fitting structural, piping, or vessel components, the ability to account for shrinkage, warpage, and tolerance buildup, and strong blueprint-reading and layout skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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: Entry-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; sound workmanship and willingness to learn advanced fabrication techniques.
- Welder/Fabricator II: 2 to 5 years of welding and fabrication experience; ability to weld and fabricate complex structural assemblies with minimal supervision; out-of-position welding ability; experience fitting structural, piping, or vessel components; ability to anticipate and compensate for shrinkage, warpage, and tolerance buildup; strong blueprint-reading and layout skills.
Nice To Haves
- Formal welding training, technical school certificate, or apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
- Weld and fabricate structural components in accordance with drawings, specifications, work orders, and welding procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, dimensions, and weld symbols.
- Fit up and fabricate assemblies while maintaining tolerances and accounting for shrinkage and distortion.
- Safely operate welding and fabrication equipment, 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 company safety and quality requirements.
- Work effectively with supervisors, project leaders, and team members to meet production schedules.
- Continuously develop welding and fabrication skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
