About the Role

We are a custom metal fabrication and design operation in Delta, Colorado. On any given day our shop may be working on dozens of simultaneous projects — structural steel, off-road vehicle components, light to medium industrial fabrication, and custom builds. We are hiring one or more welders and fabricators and are open to candidates at any experience level. Candidates with an interest in growing into a lead or supervisory role are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless as required
Fabricate assemblies from blueprints, drawings, sketches, or verbal instruction
Perform fitting, tacking, and final welds to specified tolerances
Operate grinders, plasma cutters, and other shop equipment
Inspect own work for quality before passing to the next stage
Maintain a clean, organized work area
Communicate clearly about project status, material needs, and quality issues
Track time accurately by project and task

What We Are Looking For

Welding and fabrication experience in a job shop, manufacturing, or field environment
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols
MIG welding required; TIG and/or stick a plus
AWS certifications strongly valued — please include them with your application
Structural welding experience (D1.1 or D1.3) a plus
Organized and detail-oriented
Punctual and reliable
Direct communicator who raises issues early
Interest in advancement to lead or supervisor over time

Benefits

Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
6 paid holidays: New Year's Eve, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match
Company-paid life insurance with spouse and dependent coverage
Colorado FAMLI paid family and medical leave
AFLAC supplemental insurance available

How to Apply

Submit your resume and any certifications or weld test results to the contact information in this posting. AWS certifications, weld tests, and prior supervisor references carry real weight in our process — please include what you have. We are building a resume bank and will contact qualified candidates on a rolling basis.

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Doughty Steel & Machine

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