Welder/Fabricator (Steel)

Goodwill of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Goodwill Staffing, a full-service staffing agency within Goodwill of Colorado, is seeking skilled MIG Welders/Fabricators for a client. Goodwill Staffing serves the Colorado Springs and Denver areas and offers a variety of opportunities, including temporary-to-hire and temporary day labor positions. The role involves welding and fabricating metal, working with steel structures and components, and following safety procedures. The stated pay range is $19.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in MIG welding and fabrication.
• D1.1 welding certification in Stick and MIG welding.
• Ability to pass a hands-on weld test that must be completed within one hour.
• Knowledge of and experience using analog MIG welders, a chop saw, basic mill operation, and forklifts.
• Experience using hand and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate measurement skills.
• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Proficiency with electric tools, grinders, and metal-cutting tools.
• Understanding of level, plumb, and square concepts and steel structure erection.
• Fall protection training and aerial lift and scissor lift training.
• Certification and proficiency in crane signaling and flagging, and material rigging certification.
• Ability to sort and stage structural components, perform ground assembly, understand steel erection shop drawings, and calculate materials.
• Ability to maneuver large, oddly shaped components into precise locations.
• Ability to plan and execute work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or vocational training is a strong plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Recognize hazards and danger zones and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Sort and stage structural components and perform ground assembly.
• Perform steel structure erection, including complex erection tasks and positioning large, oddly shaped components precisely.
• Use electric tools, grinders, saws, plasma cutters, torches, and other metal-cutting tools.
• Plan and execute work with minimal supervision and work independently.
• Signal and flag cranes and rig materials.
• Read steel erection shop drawings and perform material calculations.
• Weld and fabricate metal components using Stick and MIG welding.
• Use hand and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed