Shop Welder

Job Summary

To perform highly skilled welding work in support of welding projects. $25-30 hourly

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the essential functions.

• Layout and fit, fabricate, and weld structural and miscellaneous steel projects
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring techniques and formulas
• Proficient in handrail fabrication
• Able to cut and weld to drawings
• Clean and maintain an orderly work environment in and around the facility
• Unloading of deliveries
• Loading shipments for staff and customers
• Operate forklifts, drill press, power saw, grinder, positioners, and a variety of welding and cutting equipment and hand tools

• Ensure staff and equipment meets regulatory and company safety standards
• Maintain safe work practices in and involving the plant
• Good working relationships with internal staff and external customers/vendors
• Represents Mountain Man to the customer, or to OSHA, when necessary. Understand and discuss customer's needs.
• Ensure quality standards are met on each job

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• 5 years’ welding and fabrication experience in a welding and fabrication shop.
• 5 years’ experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Must be high quality oriented.
• Working knowledge of fabrication shop functions. Knowledge of welding shop tools, techniques, and equipment. Understand shop procedures and policies.

• Versatility: Seamlessly manage a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• Accountability: Take ownership of work results, personnel management, and project outcomes.
• Quality: Ensure only well-manufactured and high-quality jobs leave the facility.
• Leadership: Inspire others and set a positive example for the team.
• Safety: Educate and train staff on safe work practices and procedures.
• Integrity: Follow through on commitments, even when no one is watching.

• Problem Solving: Ability to handle important and time-sensitive tasks with minimal oversight, meeting deadlines efficiently.
• Self-Motivated & Organized: Self-driven with the ability to manage tasks independently while maintaining a high level of organization.

• Regularly hear, talk, frequently required to stand, walk, and bend to lift or grab items.
• Walking up and down stairs, occasional driving, and stretching during the workday.
• The employee must regularly lift or move more than 15 pounds above the head and lift/carry at least 60 pounds.

This role operates within a welding and fabrication shop environment, with exposure to welding equipment, machinery, and various environmental conditions (both indoors and outdoors).

• Supervision: This position does not directly supervise staff but requires oversight of task execution.
• Work Hours: Full-time, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends. Overtime may be required.
• Travel Expectations: Minimal travel, limited to the metro area.