Welder - Loveland, CO

Senior position.  Analyzes blueprints or prototype parts to determine tools, fixtures, and equipment needed for manufacture and plans sequence of operations for fabrication of products by performing the following duties.

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weld able material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Use a welder, plasma torch, overhead crane and grinder, and read a tape measure.
• Familiar with all company welding procedures and is flexible in any task.
• Capable of consistently meeting or exceeding all specifications.
• Has the knowledge to create the necessary jigs and fixtures to facilitate fabrication. 
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  
• Responsible to protect own health and safety by working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.

Supervisory Leadership:

• May train, lead and direct the work of others.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Requires 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• ASME code certified in 4G, 5G, and possibly 6G positions.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures such as complex weld symbols and interpretation of complex drawing for complex layout, jigging, and fixturing with little or no instruction.
• Must be able to pass a standardized welding test within 60 days of employment.
• Qualified in multi-process welding – sub-arc, electrolocess, etc.

Language/Math/Reasoning Ability

·         Ability to read, interpret and/or understand work and safety instructions provided in English in order to complete the essential functions of the job.

·         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

·         Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

• Basic personal computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Acting with Integrity

• Honest, fair and ethical towards others
• Responsible for and committed to all team members and customers.

Working Safely

• Understand, respect and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Take personal responsibility for safety
• Never take shortcuts or risks that could compromise the safety of yourself or the team.

Being a Team Player

• Work well with others to achieve group goals
• Support other employees at all times to ensure collective win

Delivering High-Quality Work

• Maintain high standards for work despite pressing deadlines
• Do work right the first time
• Regularly produce accurate, thorough and professional work.

Championing Customer Needs

• Respond to and anticipate customer needs and requests
• Always be courteous to customers
• Consider the customers’ needs when making decisions.