Welder

Martin Marietta•Brighton, CO

40d•$33 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabrication work to maintain, repair, and improve plant and mobile equipment. This role ensures structural integrity and operational reliability by executing welding tasks on crushers, conveyors, screens, and other heavy machinery components. The Welder fabricates, installs, and modifies metal structures, conducts equipment inspections, and assists with preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. This role also supports preventive maintenance and collaborates with maintenance teams to enhance safety. Collaboration with maintenance teams, supervisors, and vendors is essential to ensure quality workmanship, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all maintenance activities.

Requirements

Vocational training or equivalent experience
1+ years of related experience in Welding, Fabrication, and Maintenance of Aggregate or Heavy Equipment preferred.
Welding and metalworking skills
Mechanical analysis
Design tools
Mechanical controls
Troubleshooting
MSHA compliance and regulations
Problem solving
Detail oriented
Time management

Responsibilities

Inspect and evaluate plant and mobile equipment to identify safety hazards, defects, or wear requiring repair or welding service; determine appropriate corrective actions.
Perform welding, fabrication, and repair on structural and mechanical components using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and SAW processes; fabricates, installs, and modifies guards, liners, and other assemblies.
Fabricate and install new parts, guards, and structural support as needed.
Cut, grind, and prepare metal surfaces for welding using oxy-fuel torches and power tools.
Repair worn or damaged components on crushers, conveyors, screens, and other plant systems.
Assist with alignment and assembly of plant machinery during rebuilds or installations.
Support preventive maintenance tasks including lubrication, bolt tightening, and minor mechanical adjustments.
Follow MSHA safety standards and company policies.
Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records, ensuring all documentation and quality control reports are completed accurately.
Use and maintains hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment in safe, working conditions.
Collaborates with plant leadership and vendors to support major repairs, maintenance projects, and equipment installations.
Adhere to all company safety policies and participate in plant safety initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and maintenance needs.