Shop Welder - Flux Core, Tig, Stick, Pipe

About the role

Advance Tank and Construction builds large-capacity, steel storage products across the continental United States and is hiring experienced welders for its shop in Wellington, Colorado. The position pays $24-$30 depending on experience and capability, and is an at-will employment.

Key responsibilities

• Pass a weld test in 2G and 3G SMAW (E7018 uphill and E6010 downhill) and 2G and 3G FCAW on carbon steel plate, and understand welding machines, variables and consumables.
• Move welding lead (about 100 pounds) and weld out of position and off the ground.
• Load, unload, set, align, fit, assemble and cut heavy steel plate and structural shapes, by hand or with a crane.
• Grind and clean weld seams and plate surfaces for radiography.
• Non-essential: layout steel plate and read blueprints; pass stainless steel plate tests and 6G SMAW/FCAW pipe tests to reach higher grades.

Required profile

• Experience in flux core, TIG, stick and pipe welding.
• Able to pass a weld test per AWS or ASME and a bend test or X-ray weld with 7018 in vertical position.
• Able to lift 75 to 100 pounds routinely and pass a post-hire physical and drug test.
• Work 8 to 10 hours per day, 5 days a week, with possible overtime; work outdoors in all weather wearing a hardhat, safety glasses and ear protection.

Required skills

• Use of 4 and 8 pound hammers, fit-up bars, grinders, chipping hammers, magnetic drills and cutting tools.
• SMAW (stick) and FCAW (flux core) welding.

What we offer

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401K and health and dental insurance.

To apply, send your resume by email or apply online.