Welder

Emerson•Boulder, CO

3d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Join Emerson’s Boulder location as a Welding Specialist I on the second shift. The role produces code-qualified welds in 1G or 2G positions using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, both manually and with automated equipment. The welder inspects welds throughout the operation, follows safety and quality procedures, maintains process documentation, supports continuous improvement and new product introduction activities, and helps maintain equipment and work areas. The position requires frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds, regular bending and other physical movements, repetitive hand and arm motions, and wearing personal protective equipment throughout the shift. Warehouse duties may include safely operating powered industrial trucks. Candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree in welding is preferred. Welding experience is preferred, as is Micro Motion’s WPS 4018 certification. The role offers an hourly pay range of $25.12–$37.52, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. Emerson describes a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. The posting identifies this as a second-shift role but does not specify shift hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prefer welding experience.
Able to lift up to 35 pounds frequently.
Able to bend, crouch, push, pull, and reach regularly throughout the shift.
Able to wear personal protective equipment correctly throughout the entire shift.
Able to perform repetitive finger, hand, arm, and shoulder motions for reaching, handling, and product assembly.
Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in welding.
Micro Motion’s WPS 4018 certification.

Responsibilities

Produce code-qualified welds in 1G or 2G positions using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, manually and with automated equipment.
Perform visual weld inspections before, during, and after each welding operation.
Follow applicable safety procedures and identify safety concerns, taking appropriate action.
Communicate and collaborate with coworkers, support staff, and other team members; share skills and knowledge and seek feedback.
Participate in improvement activities, including the Continuous Improvement Process and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, to improve quality metrics such as cycle time and first-pass yield.
Record process documentation for operations, including heat lots, welder ID, and date on shop travelers.
Maintain excellent attendance, safety, housekeeping, and general work habits.
Participate on New Product Introduction teams and support prototype, alpha, and pilot builds.
Maintain and improve product and process quality; work with manufacturing support to document and maintain accurate area PMAPS and assist with process audits for quality-system compliance.
Perform preventative maintenance and ensure calibration of equipment, tools, and fixtures as required.
Keep work areas clean and organized in accordance with 5S+1 principles.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department or area.
Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial forklifts and other powered industrial trucks when performing warehouse duties.