Job Description

Overview

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company focused on delivering transformative solutions. The Welder / Fabricator role involves fabricating precision metal components and producing high-quality welds, contributing to mission-critical manufacturing programs.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders to determine fabrication specifications and sequencing.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment across multiple processes (MIG, TIG, Stick/SMAW) to produce welds meeting dimensional and quality standards.
  • Cut, shape, and fit metal parts using saws, shears, plasma cutters, and grinders; fabricate components from raw materials according to engineering specifications.
  • Inspect finished welds and fabricated parts for quality, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to specifications; maintain accurate production records and documentation.
  • Operate hand and power tools safely and in compliance with shop standards; maintain and perform basic upkeep on welding and fabrication equipment.
  • Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area in compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards.
  • Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and other team members on project requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of welding/fabrication experience OR completion of an accredited welding trade program with demonstrated hands-on proficiency.
  • Proficiency in MIG and/or TIG welding with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds across varying material types and thicknesses.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders with a strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Working knowledge of metal properties and fabrication techniques, including experience with hand tools, power tools, and common shop machinery.
  • Strong self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a contributing team member in a fast-paced startup environment, maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Located onsite in Penrose, CO with transition to Pueblo, CO.
  • Minimal travel expected; primarily an onsite role.
  • Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Penrose, CO

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting sits about 16% above the $25/hr median for welder fabricator jobs across Colorado — toward the top of a $22–$28/hr middle band drawn from 11 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 91% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Penrose, CO

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Penrose, CO, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Colorado as a whole we're tracking 84 other active welding openings from 48 employers. Browse welding jobs across Colorado.

The most active employers in Colorado at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Denver, CO (13), RK Industries (6), and Honeywell Technologies (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Colorado, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Denver at $31/hr and Arvada at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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