Welder

MASTER DO NOT USE•Fort Lupton, CO

12d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Have you ever worked for a two-time ‘Best Company to Work for in Colorado’ winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel? Why Merritt Aluminum Products? In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes: PTO Paid holidays Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available Voluntary long term & short-term disability Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential 401(k) with company match The hiring range for this position is $19-$22 depending on experience. The Welder position is responsible for safely and efficiently welding Company products according to specifications. Key responsibilities include producing high quality work according to work instructions, meeting daily production schedules, demonstrating strong knowledge of welding processes and fixtures, plant organization, safety and continuous improvement. Reports To: Supervisor, Aluminum Products

Requirements

Relevant experience welding in a production environment and/or training in a related vocational program
Proven ability to interpret and understand work orders/ plant drawings and properly set-up welding fixtures
Proven ability to consistently meet production schedules
Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job
Basic knowledge of production safety and procedures
Basic math and problem solving skills
Strong work ethic and consistent attendance
Proven ability to recommend process improvements
Demonstrated ability to maintain organization and safety

Responsibilities

Accurately interprets work orders to select the correct materials, fixtures and properly set-up their work area to complete the job
Performs first piece and random inspections of completed work according to Company quality standards
Proactively identifies defects or equipment issues to minimize scrap materials and rework of parts
Completes all assigned tasks according to work order estimates and their daily production schedule
Identifies the most efficient way to safely complete their scheduled assignments
Displays reliable attendance and schedules time-off with advance notice
Always correctly uses the proper personal protective equipment
Maintains safe work habits and performs required safety inspections according to Company safety procedures
Aware of their surroundings and avoids potential hazards or dangerous situations
Skilled at all aspects of operating welding equipment, including reading drawings, fixturing, advanced set-up and efficiently transitioning between orders
Takes good care of the equipment/ resources under their responsibility and performs preventative maintenance according to schedule
Cross trained to skillfully operate a variety of production equipment, cranes and forklifts
Maintains a clean/organized work area and promptly removes scrap materials
Organizes all tools, fixtures and equipment so they are easily accessible
Correctly attaches identifying work orders with the associated completed parts